Veterinarians
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries. | - | - | - |
| Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery. | - | - | - |
| Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis. | - | - | - |
| Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper. | - | - | - |
| Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$125,510
per year
Mean Wage
$140,270
per year
Employment
81K
workers
Wage Range
$70,350 - $212,890
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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