Will AI replace Veterinarians in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Veterinarians has an AI exposure score of 3.3/10. This occupation has low AI automation risk.

What is the job outlook for Veterinarians in Australia?

Veterinarians currently employs 14,500 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +17.8%. The current shortage status is: Shortage.

How much do Veterinarians earn in Australia?

The median weekly earnings for full-time Veterinarians in Australia is $2,413.

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Veterinarians

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Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,413

Full-time workers

Employment

14,500

Total workers

10yr Growth

+17.8%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

Key Insight

Veterinarians is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation22.0%

Augmentation60.0%

Key Tasks

•Treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics
•Determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound
•Performing surgery, dressing wounds and setting broken bones
•Rendering obstetric services to animals
•Participating in programs designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases
•Inoculating animals against, and testing for, infectious diseases and notifying authorities of outbreaks of infectious animal diseases
•Performing autopsies to determine cause of death
•Advising clients on health, nutrition and feeding, hygiene, breeding and care of animals
•May provide professional services to commercial firms producing biological and pharmaceutical products
•May specialise in the treatment of a particular animal group or in a particular specialty area such as cardiology, chiropractic, dermatology or critical care