Low to No Risk

15

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

11

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.5Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• 1Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
• 2Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• 0.3Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• 1.1Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
• 1.5Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
• 1Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
• 0.5Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• 1.5Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
• 1.2Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
• 1Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
• 2Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
• 1.8Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
• 2.3Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
• 2.1Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.

42.9% of Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics