Will “Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

3.8% Chance of Automation

“Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM)” will not be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #122 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

Job Description

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1131.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 100,560.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 48.00
Currently, there are 67,650 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Veterinarians”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM)”

Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
Determine the effects of drug therapies, antibiotics, or new surgical techniques by testing them on animals.
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Conduct postmortem studies and analyses to determine the causes of animals' deaths.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Inspect and test horses, sheep, poultry, or other animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases.
Research diseases to which animals could be susceptible.
Plan or execute animal nutrition or reproduction programs.
Inspect animal housing facilities to determine their cleanliness and adequacy.
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.
Perform administrative or business management tasks, such as scheduling appointments, accepting payments from clients, budgeting, or maintaining business records.
Provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in a particular species, such as horses or exotic birds.
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Attend lectures, conferences, or continuing education courses.
Specialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine.
Euthanize animals.
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
Drive mobile clinic vans to farms so that health problems can be treated or prevented.

Related Technology & Tools

Bone cutting forceps
X ray intensifying equipment
Blood gas analyzers
Single dose syringes
Image guided intensity modulated radiation therapy IMRT equipment
Ear syringes
Nail trimmers
Hoof trimmers
Crown pullers
Mechanical intermittent positive pressure ventilators
Intravenous IV administration sets
Lip retractors
Arterial line catheters
Bone curettes
Digital veterinary thermometers
Coagulation analyzers
Periodontal curettes
Cast cutting saws
Volumetric glass pipettes
Laptop computers
Avian restrainers
Nose tongs
Biopsy punches
Hemoclips
Periosteal elevators
Hoof knives
Laparoscopic equipment
Laser surgery units
Pulse oximeters
Skin staplers
Hemocytometers
Desktop computers
Automated microbial identification systems
Battery-operated orthopedic drills
Capture rifles
Laboratory scales
Animal electrocardiograph ECG units
Ultrasonic blood pressure monitors
Chest tubes
Ultrasonic aspirators
Castrating knives
Steam autoclaves
Protective face shields
Electric animal clippers
Veterinary ultrasound equipment
Intravenous IV fluid pumps
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
Dental spreaders
Mosquito forceps
Arthroscopic surgical equipment
Dental amalgam carvers
Hematology analyzers
Surgical bone saws
Echocardiogram equipment
Dental cord packers
Cryosurgery units
Bone holding forceps
Barcode scanners
Lead aprons
Surgical masks
Blood collection syringes
Safety goggles
Operating microscopes
Ultrasonic dental scalers
Thoracic drainage catheters
Nuclear scintigraphy equipment
Veterinary orthopedic splints
Suture needles
Bone ronguers
Hand scalers
Ultrasonic instrument cleaners
Veterinary dental impression trays
Oxygen administration equipment
Bone rasps
X ray film processors
Kelly forceps
Prophylaxis angles
High-speed dental handpieces
Cardiac monitors
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Tablet computers
Dental probes
Gamma ray cameras
Eye lavage kits
Bone marrow aspirators
Dental amalgam carriers
Veterinary obstetrical forceps
Dehorners
Handheld refractometers
Surgical scalpels
Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Endotracheal ET tubes
Veterinary dental mouth props
Differential cell counters
Hoof picks
Glucometers
Animal snares
Bone chisels
Dental explorers
Fiberoptic endoscopes
Intravenous syringe pumps
Osteotomes
Automated chemistry analyzers
Veterinary suction equipment
Needle holders
Hemostats
Angiography catheters
Mayo scissors
Optical compound microscopes
Veterinary patient warming systems
Intravenous IV fluid warmers
Visible light curing units
Otoscopes
Tourniquets
Staple removal forceps
Ophthalmoscopes
Extraction forceps
Goniometers
Microhematocrit centrifuges
Safety gloves
Ophthalmic tonometers
Tissue forceps
Computed tomography CT scanners
Dental burs
Electronic animal scales
Digitizers
Surgical gloves
Bone clamps
Radiation detecting film badges
Low speed dental handpieces
Veterinary oral specula
Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Thyroid collars
Dressing forceps
Urinary catheters
Linear accelerator equipment
Veterinary surgical mouth gags
Enema equipment
Tattoo equipment
Veterinary vaginal specula
Microscope slides
Dental examination mirrors
Portable veterinary x ray equipment
Dart guns
Respiration monitors
Dental elevators
Ophthalmic surgical blades
Surgical magnifiers
Fluoroscopy units
Bone fragment forceps
Veterinary rehabilitation treadmills
Cattle chutes
Ambu bags
Orthopedic drills
Dental root tip picks
Surgical retractors
Animal catching poles
Digital x ray equipment
Insemination equipment
Veterinary anesthesia machines
Laryngoscopes
Dental reamers
Stationary x ray equipment
Dental files
Sponge forceps
Towel clamps
Specimen collection containers
Muzzles
Mechanical stethoscopes
Personal computers
Digital cameras
Dental material pluggers
Aspiration catheters
Surgical calipers
Hoof testers
Enteral feeding equipment
Veterinary dental x ray equipment
Mobile multiparameter monitors
Electrosurgery units
Periodontal chisels
Lead gloves
Bandage scissors
Benchtop centrifuges

ImproMed Infinity
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Vetport
Complete Clinic
Microsoft Access
Mobile Data Software VetInfo
Microsoft Excel
American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management
Henry Schein ImproMed
Web browser software
IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone
Eklin Information Systems VIA
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
IntraVet
IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM
InformaVet ALIS-VET
Sneakers Software DVMax Practice