Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Surgeon?
Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surgeon
14%
AI or a robot can already do 14% of this job.
#99 / 103
View rankingSurgeon
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes and planningEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 35% | +7 |
Imaging and prepEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 25% | +3.8 |
Operating theatreEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 50% | 4% | +2 |
Call and consentEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 8% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1249.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Veterinarian
28%
#67 / 103
View rankingVeterinarian
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in a particular species, such as horses or exotic birds.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- biosecurity related to animals
- signs of animal illness
- animal welfare legislation
- animal production science
- physiology of animals
- environmental enrichment for animals
- fundamental veterinary sciences
- veterinary clinical sciences
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 2250