SOC 29-1131
Veterinarians
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥80,630
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$126K
$70K – $213K
Projected Growth
📈+9.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖84/100
High exposure
💡 Veterinarians face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $126K ($79K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 34/100, Veterinarians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 80,630 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Veterinarians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 72% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 80% |
| Podiatrists | 28 | $153K | 72% |