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Can AI do the work of a Veterinarian?
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.
It does not predict how many jobs will disappear.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Veterinarian
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#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
IS WORK OVER?
Police officer
17%
#96 / 103
View rankingPolice officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write reports, complaints and duty logs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 35% | +6.3 |
Search records, cameras and internal databases.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 30% | +4.2 |
Patrol, presence and deterrence on the street.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Arrests, ID checks and use of force.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Victim support and conflict mediation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Testify in court and coordinate with prosecutors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- police report
- patrol
- identify a person
- Write reports, complaints and duty logs
- Arrests, ID checks and use of force
- Victim support and conflict mediation
- policia
- police
- agente
- guardia urbana
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412