Care & Presence
Veterinary Technician
Animal care still needs hands and heart.
AI Risk Score: 4/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
What you actually do
Support veterinarians with exams, lab work, anesthesia prep, and patient handling.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Live-animal handling and clinical judgment in real time resist full automation.
What it pays
$33,000 - $53,000
BLS OOH: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (May 2024 pay)
How to get in
Associate degree in veterinary technology + credential exam.
Where demand is growing
Companion animal spending keeps demand consistently high.
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