Median salary
$245,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$173.8k – $245k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
70.5%
62 of 88 roles
Live roles
88
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian - Brentwood, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - San Bruno, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Larkspur, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Grove)
Emergency Veterinarian - San Bruno, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Long Beach, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Manhattan Beach, CA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 31 |
Lap of Love
|
$140,000 | 16 |
Modern Animal
|
$170,000 | 12 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$142,500 | 2 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $190,000 | 1 |
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How much do Veterinarian roles in California pay?
The median salary for Veterinarian roles in California is $245,000 per year. Most pay falls between $173,750 (25th percentile) and $245,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $162,000 to $245,000.
These figures are computed live from 88 active Veterinarian roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 62 (70.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Veterinarian roles in California include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Veterinarian salary in California?
- The median is $245,000 per year, with most pay between $173,750 and $245,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 62 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Veterinarian salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $162,000 to $245,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $245,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.