Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Animal Scientists
Career B (or your target career)
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Animal Scientists | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $68,940 | $47,380 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 3,100 | 129,140 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 5 | 3 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing | Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Dietetic Technicians, Biological Technicians, Agricultural Inspectors | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians, Physician Assistants, Urologists, Nurse Anesthetists |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
14 of 14 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
8
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Active Listening—
- Critical Thinking—
- Speaking—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Writing—
- Monitoring—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Active Learning—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Coordination—
- Service Orientation—
- Learning Strategies—
- Time Management—
Only in Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- None
Only in Animal Scientists
- Science
- Systems Analysis
- Mathematics
- Systems Evaluation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
- Instructing