Automation index
How much of a Veterinarian’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Veterinarian
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#126 / 623
View rankingVeterinarian
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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
IS WORK OVER?
Nephrologist
23%
#307 / 623
View rankingNephrologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read labs, clearance and the sediment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Kidney clinic, blood pressure and adherence.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Dialysis prescription, immunosuppression and anaemia.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Place or watch catheters and the vascular access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Ward, consult and the patient who crashes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Transplant list and owning the filtration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- treat kidneys
- prescribe dialysis
- read clearance
- nephrology clinic
- vascular access
- immunosuppression
- renal hypertension
- transplant list
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212