Veterinary Assistant
5AI USED FOR5%moving to50%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM VETERINARY SCIENCES →
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants help look after animals at vet clinics. You will support the vets, keep the clinic clean and organised, and often be the first person a worried pet owner or a scared animal sees.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Vets4PetsA leading veterinary practice with a network of clinics across the UK, dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets.
Pets at HomeThe UK's largest pet supplies retailer, which also offers veterinary services through its in-store practices.The Royal Veterinary CollegeOne of the leading veterinary schools in the UK, offering a range of veterinary services and training.