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 / 633
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?
Veterinary technician
18%
#584 / 633
View rankingVeterinary technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Charts, bookings and drug stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hold, place lines and assist in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Labs, X-rays and samples.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Talk to owners and explain discharge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cages, cleaning and hospitalisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Bites, zoonoses and not leaving an animal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Charts, bookings and drug stock
- Hold, place lines and assist in theatre
- Labs, X-rays and samples
- Talk to owners and explain discharge
- Cages, cleaning and hospitalisation
- Bites, zoonoses and not leaving an animal
- tecnico veterinario
- auxiliar veterinario
- vet tech
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2056.00· ESCO/ISCO 3240