SOC 29-2056
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ38/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ131,320
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$46K
$32K โ $61K
Projected Growth
๐+9.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Veterinary Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 38/100 โ 6 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $46K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 131,320 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
English Language
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 80% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 80% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 28 | $78K | 80% |