Skills for Veterinarians
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for veterinarians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Learning as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
- 2.Active Listening4.12
- 3.Active Learning4
- 4.Speaking3.88
- 5.Science3.88
- 6.Critical Thinking3.88
- 7.Writing3.5
- 8.Monitoring3.25
- 9.Mathematics3.12
- 10.Learning Strategies3
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Knowledge areas
- Biology
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- Chemistry
- Personnel and Human Resources
Core work activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
In-demand tools & technology
- American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management
- Complete Clinic
- Eklin Information Systems VIA
- Henry Schein ImproMed
- IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone
- IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM
- ImproMed Infinity
- InformaVet ALIS-VET
- IntraVet
- Mobile Data Software VetInfo
- Sneakers Software DVMax Practice
- Vetport
- Web browser software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel