Median salary
$162,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$144.3k – $245k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
39.9%
312 of 782 roles
Live roles
782
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Ralph Ave/Brooklyn, NYC
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Nanuet, NY
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - New Dorp/Staten Island, NY
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Chelsea, NYC
Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - San Bruno, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Denver, CO (Denver Tech Center)
Emergency Veterinarian - Larkspur, CA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lap of Love
|
$130,000 | 114 |
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 69 |
Modern Animal
|
$165,000 | 19 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$110,000 | 17 |
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare
|
$117,500 | 14 |
O'Brien Veterinary Group
|
$150,000 | 11 |
Aspen Dental
|
$177,500 | 10 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $131,250 | 10 |
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How much do Veterinarian roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Veterinarian roles in United States is $162,500 per year. Most pay falls between $144,250 (25th percentile) and $245,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $108,500 to $245,000.
These figures are computed live from 782 active Veterinarian roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 312 (39.9%) 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 United States 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 United States?
- The median is $162,500 per year, with most pay between $144,250 and $245,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 312 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Veterinarian salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $108,500 to $245,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $162,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.