Occupation Profile for Veterinarians
Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Includes veterinarians who inspect livestock.
Tasks
- Core — Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Core — Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Core — Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.
- Core — Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Core — Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of animals.
Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.