Median salary
$245,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$170k – $245k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
59.5%
66 of 111 roles
Live roles
111
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Costa Mesa, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Folsom, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Santa Clarita, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Palo Alto, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Long Beach, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - San Bruno, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - San Bruno, CA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 28 |
Lap of Love
|
$130,000 | 27 |
Modern Animal
|
$172,500 | 8 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$142,500 | 2 |
Altos Labs
|
$217,360 | 1 |
| 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 $170,000 (25th percentile) and $245,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $133,000 to $245,000.
These figures are computed live from 111 active Veterinarian roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 66 (59.5%) 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 $170,000 and $245,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 66 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Veterinarian salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $133,000 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.