ISCO-08 3240
Veterinary technicians and assistants
21.9%
ADI · 285th of 433 · 95% interval 11.5–34.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 21.9% of the task time of veterinary technicians and assistants, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full21.9%
285th of 433 · interval 11.5–34.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time21.8%
297th of 433 · interval 16.6–27.8
Evidence59
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.3 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 47.0%L1Augmentation · 31.1%L2Partial delegation · 21.9%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
59 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrain animals during exams or procedures.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 3.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 11 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 12 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 44 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 9 min | Access to systems |
| Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 18 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fill medication prescriptions.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 18 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sell pet food or supplies to customers.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 11 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place orders to restock inventory of hospital or laboratory supplies.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 21.9% | 34 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.18 | 31 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.499 | 40 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 36.667 | 27 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.123 | 42 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.006 | 36 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (32)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: veterinary technicians and assistants (21.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Veterinary technicians and assistants (ISCO-08 3240), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3240
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Veterinary technicians and assistants (ISCO-08 3240)}
}Machine-readable
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