Career switch, measured
From Physical Therapy Aide to Veterinary Assistant
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 62% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Patient care, Scheduling, Customer service, Communication; the main skills to add are Office administration, Medication administration, Phlebotomy, Laboratory techniques.
62%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillPhysical Therapy AideVeterinary Assistant
- Patient care86%47%
- Scheduling60%39%
- Customer service69%27%
- Communication18%51%
- Bilingual Spanish12%7%
- Hospitality10%15%
- Leadership11%17%
- Training and coaching58%7%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Veterinary Assistant postings, rarely in Physical Therapy Aide ones.
SkillPhysical Therapy AideVeterinary Assistant
- Office administration–25%
- Medication administration–19%
- Phlebotomy–14%
- Laboratory techniques–11%
- Vital signs–10%
- Mental health–10%
Plan your move to Veterinary Assistant
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