Automation index
How much of a Veterinary technician’s job can AI already do?
A chart and stock come earlier. Holding, placing a line and not getting bitten do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Veterinary technician
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#594 / 643
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
IS WORK OVER?
Veterinarian
28%
#126 / 643
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