Animal Caretakers
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 3,730 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 32% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
AI could do much of this on its own
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
AI could do much of this on its own
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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