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)
Phlebotomists
Career B (or your target career)
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Phlebotomists | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $45,230 | $47,380 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 143,540 | 129,140 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 3 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking, Active Listening | Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Endoscopy Technicians, Medical Records Specialists, Cytotechnologists | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians, Physician Assistants, Urologists, Nurse Anesthetists |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
93%
13 of 14 target skills
Target-only skills
1
Current-only skills
1
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+0.4 level
- Critical Thinking+0.8 level
- Speaking+0.1 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
- Writing—
- Monitoring+0.5 level
- Complex Problem Solving+0.4 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.2 level
- Active Learning—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Coordination—
- Service Orientation—
- Learning Strategies—
Only in Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Time Management
Only in Phlebotomists
- Instructing