Animal caretaker
Feeds, waters, grooms, bathes, and exercises pets and other animals in places like kennels, shelters, zoos, and aquariums.
Will AI replace animal caretaker jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 79 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Answer visitors' questions about animals and the facility
- Answer phones and book appointments
- Record animal details like weight, size, condition, treatments, medicine, and food eaten
What stays human
- Feed and water animals following schedules and instructions
- Treat sick or hurt animals, or call a vet for help
- Mix food, formulas, and medicines following instructions and animal needs
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +12.1%. Typical pay: $35,360 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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