Side-by-Side Comparison
Veterinarians leads 4–1| Metric | Veterinarians | Physical Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.1% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 9th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $125,510 | $101,020 |
| Employment | 81K | 249K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
Science
Psychology
Chemistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Biology
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Sales and Marketing
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Veterinarians
37%
total discount
Physical Therapists
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Veterinarians
3 of 15 at risk82%Attend lectures, conferences, or continuing education courses.
74%Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
53%Drive mobile clinic vans to farms so that health problems can be treated or prevented.
47%Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
45%Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
Physical Therapists
2 of 15 at risk86%Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
51%Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
49%Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
41%Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
40%Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Wage Comparison
Physical Therapists earns -$24,490(-20%) vs Veterinarians
VeterinariansPhysical Therapists
10th
$70,350$74,420
25th
$98,420$83,470
Median
$125,510$101,020
75th
$161,610$117,190
90th
$212,890$132,500
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Veterinarians2028–2035
Physical Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Veterinarians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Physical Therapists.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Veterinarians
$99,027
from $125,510
Physical Therapists
$78,240
from $101,020
After adjusting for AI risk, Veterinarians offers $20,787 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Veterinarians
0
Unique to Physical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
VeterinariansPhysical Therapists