Table 2.
Occupational Characteristics
| Occupational characteristics | n (%) | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of career (years) | 22.3 | 12.6 | |
| Job titlea | |||
| Owner | 27 (28.1) | ||
| Veterinarian | 76 (79.2) | ||
| Veterinary technician | 9 (9.4) | ||
| Veterinary assistant | 0 | ||
| Veterinary student | 1 (1.0) | ||
| Practice manager | 3 (3.1) | ||
| Otherb | 6 (6.3) | ||
| Practice typea | |||
| Small animal | 81 (84.4) | ||
| Large animal | 3 (3.1) | ||
| Mixed practice | 13 (13.5) | ||
| Otherb | 11 (11.5) | ||
| Occupational cat/dog exposurea | |||
| Cat | 94 (97.9) | ||
| Dog | 92 (95.8) | ||
| Most common injury typea | |||
| Bite | 8 (8.3) | ||
| Scratch | 70 (72.9) | ||
| Kick | 5 (5.2) | ||
| Needle stick | 16 (16.7) | ||
| Other | 6 (6.3) | ||
| Most common animal injury sourcea | |||
| Cat | 50 (52.1) | ||
| Dog | 29 (30.2) | ||
| Other | 16 (16.7) | ||
a
Participants could check more than one category.
b
Other jobs included technical services vet, state/army vet, department chair/instructor, public health vet; other practice types included exotic animals, zoos.