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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-2056

Skills for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for veterinary technologists and technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension 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.Active Listening3.75
  • 2.Critical Thinking3.75
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.62
  • 4.Speaking3.62
  • 5.Writing3.25
  • 6.Monitoring3.25
  • 7.Active Learning3.12
  • 8.Learning Strategies3
  • 9.Science2.88
  • 10.Mathematics2.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administrative

Core work activities

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Getting Information
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

In-demand tools & technology

  • Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence
  • FileMaker Pro
  • McAllister Software Systems AVImark
  • Practice management software PMS
  • Veterinary practice management software PMS
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word