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Will AI replace veterinary technologists and technicians?

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians. US occupation 29-2056.

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of the time veterinary technologists and technicians spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of veterinary technologists and technicians' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.

Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.

Average US job 7.7%

Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.

What AI already does for veterinary technologists and techniciansWhat veterinary technologists and technicians no longer do alone

O*NET lists 31 tasks for veterinary technologists and technicians. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.

What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human

31 of the 31 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.

  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.Core task
  • Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.Core task
  • Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.Core task
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.Core task
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.Core task
  • Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.Core task
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  • Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.Core task
  • Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.Core task
  • Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.Core task
  • Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.Core task
  • Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.Core task
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.Core task
  • Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.Core task
  • Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.Core task
  • Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.Core task
  • Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.Core task
  • Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.Core task
  • Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.Core task
  • 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.Core task
  • Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.Core task
  • Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.Core task
  • Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.Core task
  • Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.Core task
  • Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.Core task
  • Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.Core task
  • Restrain animals during exams or procedures.Core task
  • Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.Core task
  • Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.Core task
  • Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.Core task
  • Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.Core task
  • Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.

How that compares

Among the 65 healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, veterinary technologists and technicians rank 65. The group averages 4.1%, and its most exposed job is Medical Records Specialists at 66.7%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.

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What this does and does not mean

Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.

A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.

Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.