Will AI replace veterinary technologists and technicians?AI replacement risk 16% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$47,380
25th–75th pct. $38,910–$57,650
Top pay (est.)
$82,100
Top 10% $63,180
Pay in 5 years
$56,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,800est.
$57,500–$77,600
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
16%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.4%
13K openings / yr
Will AI replace Veterinary Technologists and Technicians? AI replacement risk
16%
Very low
Ranked #98 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Important abilities
Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.