Pet groomers and animal care workers
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 23.8% of the task time of pet groomers and animal care workers, and finish 0.5% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
274th of 433 · interval 16.1–33.7
181st of 433 · interval 0.0–1.4
282nd of 433 · interval 19.5–29.0
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.9 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.Animal Trainers · supplemental task | 3.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.Animal Trainers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.Animal Trainers · supplemental task | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.Animal Trainers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cue or signal animals during performances.Animal Trainers | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 40 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.Animal Trainers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.Animal Trainers | 2.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.Animal Caretakers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.Animal Trainers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.Animal Trainers · supplemental task | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.Animal Trainers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.Animal Caretakers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.Animal Caretakers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.Animal Trainers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.Animal Caretakers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 126 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administer prescribed medications to animals.Animal Trainers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.Animal Trainers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.Animal Caretakers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.Animal Caretakers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.Animal Caretakers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.Animal Caretakers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Answer telephones and schedule appointments.Animal Caretakers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 5 min | Access to systems |
| Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 18 min | Trust and care |
| Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.Animal Caretakers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.Animal Caretakers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.Animal Trainers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Train animals to perform certain tasks.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sell pet food and supplies.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 11 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fill medication prescriptions.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize or conduct animal shows.Animal Trainers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · supplemental task | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Schedule guest appointments.Spa Managers | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 52 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.Spa Managers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 18 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as hotel staff or hair stylists.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.Spa Managers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Maintain client databases.Spa Managers | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Arrange worker breaks to ensure services are adequately staffed throughout each shift.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 35 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sell products, services, or memberships.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate employee complaints and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan or direct spa services and programs.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Trust and care |
| Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting workers or operations.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Furnish customers with information on events or activities.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Requisition supplies and equipment necessary for workers to facilitate recreational or entertainment activities, such as safety harnesses, flash lights, or first aid kits.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as a point of contact between managerial staff and leaders of recreational or entertainment activities.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 3.0 h | – |
| Inform management about problems, such as employee disputes.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, or hygiene standards.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule staff or supervise scheduling.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Inform staff of job responsibilities, performance expectations, client service standards, or corporate policies and guidelines.Spa Managers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inventory products and order new supplies.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct facility maintenance or repair.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Develop or implement marketing strategies.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Check spa equipment to ensure proper functioning.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train staff in the use or sale of products, programs, or activities.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Develop staff service or retail goals and guide staff in goal achievement.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish spa budgets and financial goals.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recruit, interview, or hire employees.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Direct marketing, advertising, or other customer recruitment efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | – |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight or car attendants.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 35 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Inspect materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, or personnel requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Verify staff credentials, such as educational and certification requirements.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge of industry.Spa Managers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
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.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 23.8% | 37 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.205 | 35 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.72 | 33 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 40.123 | 29 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.089 | 36 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.01 | 42 |
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.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Driving instructors 5165 | 59.2 | |
| Cleaning and housekeeping supervisors in offices, hotels and other establishments 5151 | 55.3 | |
| Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers 5161 | 52.6 | |
| Travel guides 5113 | 43.6 | |
| Domestic housekeepers 5152 | 39.6 | |
| Companions and valets 5162 | 36.8 | |
| Personal services workers not elsewhere classified 5169 | 36.4 | |
| Beauticians and related workers 5142 | 26.5 | |
| Hairdressers 5141 | 25.8 | |
| Undertakers and embalmers 5163 | 24.7 | |
| Cooks 5120 | 24.2 | |
| Bartenders 5132 | 20.2 |
Dashed line: pet groomers and animal care workers (23.8%).
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: Pet groomers and animal care workers (ISCO-08 5164), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5164
@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: Pet groomers and animal care workers (ISCO-08 5164)}
}The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/5164.json.