Will AI Replace Animal Caretakers?

Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.

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Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.

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Answer telephones and schedule appointments.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.

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Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.

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Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.

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Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.

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Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Train animals to perform certain tasks.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.

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Sell pet food and supplies.

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