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).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

Common titles
AquaristDog GroomerGroomerKennel Technician (Kennel Tech)Animal Care Giver (ACG)Dog Bather
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
MonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionService OrientationCustomer and Personal Service
Tools and technology
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with othersTelephoneDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Animal Caretakers, SOC 39-2021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Animal Caretakers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
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.
8 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
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.
7 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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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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