Veterinarian
Diagnoses, treats, and researches diseases and injuries of animals, including pets and livestock.
Will AI replace veterinarian jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 54 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 9% 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
- Advise owners on cleanliness, feeding, care, conditions, and treatment options
- Attend lectures, conferences, and continuing education courses
- Teach the public about diseases animals can pass to people
What stays human
- Treat sick or injured animals with medicine, casts, bandages, or surgery
- Vaccinate animals against diseases like rabies and distemper
- Examine animals to find the nature of diseases or injuries
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +9.4%. Typical pay: $130,100 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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