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Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinarians look after the health of animals – pets, farm animals and wildlife. They diagnose illnesses and injuries, perform operations, give advice to owners, and work to keep animals healthy and safe.

Veterinary Surgeon

6

Veterinary Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST53%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. 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.

The Royal Veterinary CollegeA leading institution in veterinary education and research, offering opportunities for forensic science specialists.
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)Provides veterinary and forensic services to support animal health and welfare across the UK.Forensic Science RegulatorSets standards for forensic science in the UK, including veterinary forensics, ensuring quality and reliability.
The University of EdinburghOffers a strong veterinary science programme with research opportunities in forensic science.
The Animal Welfare InstituteFocuses on animal welfare and forensic investigations, providing a platform for forensic scientists.