Career Glossary: Terms Starting With V

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VA loan Loan Officer

A loan guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. More loan officer terms

Vaccination Ranch Hand

Preventing disease. More ranch hand terms

Vaccination records Animal Caretaker

Proof of vaccines. More animal caretaker terms

Vaccine schedule Pediatrician

Recommended timing of vaccines. More pediatrician terms

Vacuum former O&P Technician

Shapes plastic over models. More medical appliance technician terms

Valet Parking Attendant

Parks cars for guests. More parking attendant terms

Validation Parking Attendant

Business-paid parking. More parking attendant terms

Validation Biomedical Engineer

Did we build the right thing? More biomedical engineer terms

Validation notice Debt Collector

Notice of debt details. More debt collector terms

Validity I-O Psychologist

Test measures what it should. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Valley Roofer

Where two roof slopes meet and channel water. More roofer terms

Valuation Financial Analyst

Estimating what a company or asset is worth. More financial analyst terms

Value analysis committee Technical Sales Rep

A hospital group that approves products. More technical sales representative terms

Value engineering Construction Manager

Finding lower-cost alternatives without losing function. More construction manager terms

Value engineering Civil Engineer

Reducing cost without losing function. More civil engineer terms

Value proposition Marketing Manager

Why customers should choose you. More marketing manager terms

Value stream map Industrial Engineer

Map of material and info flow. More industrial engineer terms

Value-based care Health Services Manager

Payment tied to outcomes. More medical and health services manager terms

Valve clearance Motorcycle Mechanic

The gap in the valve train that must be checked and adjusted. More motorcycle mechanic terms

Valve lash Small Engine Mechanic

The clearance between valves and rockers. More small engine mechanic terms

Vamp Shoe Machine Operator

Front of the upper. More shoe machine operator terms

Vapor barrier Insulation Installer

Blocks moisture. More insulation installer terms

Vapor barrier Manufactured Home Installer

Ground moisture cover. More manufactured home installer terms

Vapor recovery Gas Station Attendant

Captures fumes. More gas station attendant terms

Vapor recovery Tank Loader

Captures fumes. More tank loader terms

Vapor retarder Mechanical Insulator

Blocks moisture. More mechanical insulator terms

VaR Financial Risk Specialist

Value at risk. More financial risk specialist terms

Variable Statistical Assistant

Measured item. More statistical assistant terms

Variable Social Science Research Assistant

Measured item. More social science research assistant terms

Variable rate Agricultural Engineer

Adjusting inputs by area. More agricultural engineer terms

Variable rate Farm Equipment Operator

Adjusting rates by field zone. More agricultural equipment operator terms

Variance Shipping Clerk

A difference between recorded and actual inventory. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Variance Weigher and Checker

Difference. More weigher and checker terms

Variance Budget Analyst

Difference from budget. More budget analyst terms

Variance General and Operations Manager

Difference from plan. More general and operations manager terms

Variance Casino Cashier

Cash difference. More casino cashier terms

Variance Urban Planner

An exception to zoning. More urban planner terms

Variance analysis Accountant

Explaining differences between actual and budgeted results. More accountant terms

Variance analysis Financial Analyst

Explaining differences between actual and planned results. More financial analyst terms

Variant Genetic Counselor

A change in DNA. More genetic counselor terms

Varnish Coil Winder

Coating. More coil winder terms

Varnish Electric Motor Repairer

Insulating coating. More electric motor repairer terms

Vase life Florist

How long flowers last. More florist terms

Vault Bank Teller

Secure cash storage. More bank teller terms

Vector Health Inspector

An organism, such as a mosquito or rodent, that spreads disease. More environmental health specialist terms

Vector Cartographer

Points, lines and polygons. More cartographer terms

Vector Geographer

Points, lines and polygons. More geographer terms

Vector Engraver

Line-based art. More engraver terms

Vector Graphic Designer

Graphics made of scalable paths. More graphic designer terms

Vectors Air Traffic Controller

Headings given to guide aircraft. More air traffic controller terms

Vein harvest Surgical Assistant

Removing a vein for a bypass. More surgical assistant terms

Vendor Office Manager

A company that provides goods or services. More office manager terms

Vendor Procurement Clerk

Supplier. More procurement clerk terms

Vendor contract Administrative Services Manager

Agreement with a supplier. More administrative services manager terms

Vendor credentialing Technical Sales Rep

Hospital requirements for reps. More technical sales representative terms

Vendor management IT Manager

Overseeing suppliers. More IT manager terms

Veneer Prosthodontist

A thin facing on a tooth. More prosthodontist terms

Veneer Cabinetmaker

Thin wood layer. More cabinetmaker terms

Veneer Stonemason

Thin stone facing. More stonemason terms

Veneer Wood Model Maker

Thin wood layer. More wood model maker terms

Veneer plaster Plasterer

Thin plaster on blueboard. More plasterer terms

Venipuncture Medical Assistant

Puncturing a vein to collect blood. More medical assistant terms

Venipuncture Phlebotomist

Collecting blood by puncturing a vein, usually in the antecubital area of the arm. More phlebotomist terms

Venipuncture Vet Tech

Drawing blood from a vein. More veterinary technician terms

Vent Plumber Helper

Lets drains breathe. More plumber helper terms

Vent Foundry Moldmaker

Lets gases escape. More foundry moldmaker terms

Vent stack Plumber

A vertical pipe that lets air into the drainage system so it flows properly. More plumber terms

Ventilation Firefighter

Removing heat and smoke from a structure. More firefighter terms

Ventilation Nail Technician

Removing fumes. More nail technician terms

Ventilation curtain Underground Loader Operator

Directs airflow. More underground mining loader operator terms

Ventilation plan Mining Machine Operator

How air moves through the mine. More mining machine operator terms

Verbatim Telephone Operator

Word for word. More telephone operator terms

Verification Data Entry Clerk

Checking entries. More data entry clerk terms

Verification Biomedical Engineer

Did we build it right? More biomedical engineer terms

Verification Eligibility Interviewer

Proof of information. More eligibility interviewer terms

Version control Typist

Tracking document versions. More typist terms

Vertical dimension Prosthodontist

Jaw height when closed. More prosthodontist terms

Vestibular Audiologist

Related to balance. More audiologist terms

VFD Industrial Electronics Repairer

Variable frequency drive. More industrial electronics repairer terms

VFD Maintenance Technician

Variable frequency drive: controls motor speed. More industrial maintenance technician terms

VFD Stationary Engineer

Variable frequency drive. More stationary engineer terms

VFD Mechatronics Technician

Variable frequency drive. More mechatronics technician terms

VFR Commercial Pilot

Visual flight rules. More commercial pilot terms

VHF Bridge Tender

Marine radio. More bridge tender terms

VHF Motorboat Operator

Marine radio. More motorboat operator terms

Vibration Hand Grinder

Tool shaking. More hand grinder terms

Vibration Molder and Caster

Removes air. More molder and caster terms

Vibration analysis Millwright

Measuring vibration to detect machine problems. More millwright terms

Vibration test Aerospace Engineering Technician

Shake testing. More aerospace engineering technician terms

Vibratory hammer Pile Driver Operator

Vibrates piles in. More pile driver operator terms

Victimology Criminal Justice Professor

Study of victims. More criminal justice professor terms

Video review Sports Official

Using replay to check calls. More sports official terms

Vig Sportsbook Writer

Sportsbook commission. More sportsbook writer terms

VIN Parts Salesperson

Vehicle identification number. More parts salesperson terms

Violation Probation Officer

Breaking a condition. More probation officer terms

VIP Concierge

A guest requiring special attention. More concierge terms

VIP Front Desk Agent

A guest needing special attention. More hotel front desk agent terms

VIP Restaurant Host

Special guest. More restaurant host terms

VIP arrival Bellhop

Special guest check-in. More bellhop terms

Visa Travel Agent

Permission to enter a country. More travel agent terms

Viscosity Food Batchmaker

Thickness. More food batchmaker terms

Viscosity Machinery Maintenance Worker

Oil thickness. More machinery maintenance worker terms

Viscosity Mixing Machine Operator

Thickness. More mixing machine operator terms

Viscosity Derrick Operator

Thickness of the fluid. More derrick operator terms

Vise Milling Machine Operator

Holds parts. More milling machine operator terms

Visibility Commercial Diver

How far you can see. More commercial diver terms

Vision Chief Executive

Where the organization is going. More chief executive terms

Visitation Funeral Director

A time for viewing and condolences. More funeral director terms

Visitor log Receptionist

A record of who entered the building. More receptionist terms

Visual acuity Ophthalmic Tech

Sharpness of vision. More ophthalmic technician terms

Visual acuity Optometrist

Sharpness of vision. More optometrist terms

Visual field Ophthalmic Tech

Side vision test. More ophthalmic technician terms

Visual field Ophthalmologist

Range of side vision. More ophthalmologist terms

Visual schedule Preschool Special Education Teacher

Picture-based routine. More preschool special education teacher terms

Visual standards Visual Merchandiser

Brand rules for displays. More visual merchandiser terms

Vital signs Home Health Aide

Temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. More home health aide terms

Vital signs Medical Assistant

Core measurements of body function: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, often plus oxygen saturation and pain level. More medical assistant terms

Vital signs Vet Assistant

Temperature, pulse and respiration. More veterinary assistant terms

Vitrectomy Ophthalmologist

Removing the eye’s gel. More ophthalmologist terms

VLAN Network Administrator

Virtual LAN, logically separates network traffic. More network administrator terms

VLAN Network Technician

A virtual network segment. More network technician terms

VMAT Medical Dosimetrist

Volumetric modulated arc therapy. More medical dosimetrist terms

VO2 max Kinesiology Professor

Maximum oxygen use. More recreation and fitness professor terms

VO2 max Exercise Physiologist

Maximum oxygen use during exercise. More exercise physiologist terms

VOC Painter

Volatile organic compounds: solvents released as paint dries. More painter terms

VOC Environmental Engineering Tech

Volatile organic compound. More environmental engineering technician terms

Vocational rehabilitation High School Special Ed Teacher

State job services for people with disabilities. More high school special education teacher terms

Vocational rehabilitation Rehabilitation Counselor

Services helping people work. More rehabilitation counselor terms

VOCs Environmental Technician

Volatile organic compounds: chemicals that evaporate easily. More environmental technician terms

VOE Loan Processor

Verification of employment. More loan processor terms

Voice disorder Speech Therapist

Problems with pitch or quality. More speech-language pathologist terms

Voice tracking Broadcast Announcer

Pre-recorded breaks. More broadcast announcer terms

Voice writing Court Reporter

Speaking into a mask to create transcripts. More court reporter terms

Voicemail Office Clerk

Recorded messages. More office clerk terms

Voicemail Receptionist

Recorded messages. More receptionist terms

Voicing Musical Instrument Repairer

Adjusting tone. More musical instrument repairer terms

Void Fiberglass Laminator

Air pocket. More fiberglass laminator terms

Void Cashier

Canceling an item or transaction. More cashier terms

Void Restaurant Manager

Removing an item from a check. More restaurant manager terms

Void fill Hand Packer

Packing material. More hand packer terms

VoIP Telecom Technician

Voice over internet protocol. More telecommunications technician terms

Voir dire Bailiff

Jury selection questioning. More bailiff terms

Voltage (V) Electrician

Electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit. More electrician terms

VPN IT Support Specialist

Virtual private network: a secure connection to a remote network. More IT support specialist terms

VPN Network Administrator

An encrypted connection across untrusted networks. More network administrator terms

VRI Interpreter

Video remote interpreting. More interpreter terms

VRS Telephone Operator

Video relay service. More telephone operator terms

VTNE Vet Tech

Veterinary Technician National Exam. More veterinary technician terms

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Analyst

A weakness that could be exploited. More cybersecurity analyst terms

VUS Genetic Counselor

Variant of uncertain significance. More genetic counselor terms

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