Veterinarians
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 105 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 48% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Specialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine.
AI could do much of this on its own
Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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