SOC 29-2056
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️38/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥131,320
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$46K
$32K – $61K
Projected Growth
📈+9.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 38/100 — 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 →
💡 Workers in this field earn $46K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
🛡️ 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
📊 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 | 80% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 80% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 28 | $78K | 80% |