As of June 2026, Animal Caretakers has an AI-exposure score of 46/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Animal Caretakers

46/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 23% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$35,360. About 74,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Augmentable
  • Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
  • Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
  • Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
  • Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
  • Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
  • Train animals to perform certain tasks.
  • Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
  • Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
  • Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Durable
  • Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
  • Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
  • Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
  • Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
  • Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
  • Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
  • Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
  • Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
  • Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.

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Animal Caretakers 46
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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$38,150
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64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$51,130
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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$36,670
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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure
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Animal Caretakers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$38,700New York: US$37,840Texas: US$32,730

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$35,360. More states are being added.

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