Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Vet Asst & Lab Animal Carer:
66.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
$38,150 median salary•23,200 annual openings•SOC Code: 31-9096.00
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers are more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
This career is labeled "Resilient" because the heart of the work, which includes feeding, comforting, handling, and providing first aid to animals, requires hands-on care, adaptive thinking, and genuine empathy that AI simply cannot replicate. While AI tools like automated monitoring systems and digital scribes are stepping in to handle paperwork and flag health concerns, they are designed to support veterinary workers rather than replace them.
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This role is resilient
This career is labeled "Resilient" because the heart of the work, which includes feeding, comforting, handling, and providing first aid to animals, requires hands-on care, adaptive thinking, and genuine empathy that AI simply cannot replicate. While AI tools like automated monitoring systems and digital scribes are stepping in to handle paperwork and flag health concerns, they are designed to support veterinary workers rather than replace them.
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Career: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
They help care for animals by feeding them, cleaning their spaces, and assisting vets with treatments to keep the animals healthy and happy.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$38,150
Jobs (2025)
132,100
Growth (2025-35)
+9.1%
Annual Openings
23,200
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
2
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
3
Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
4
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
5
Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
6
Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
7
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
