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Veterinarian salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Veterinarian make in the United States?

Average base salary

$135,184
Average $135,184
Low $86,927
High $210,231

The average salary for a veterinarian is $135,184 per year in the United States. 47.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Veterinarian job openings in United States

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Associate Veterinarian
The Pet Hospitals (Lakeland)
Lakeland, TN
$100,000 - $175,000 a year
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Veterinarian in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Integrated Resources Inc
 
$457,600per year
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City of San Bernardino
 
$390,000per year
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Veterinary Emergency Clinic of...
 
$362,500per year
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Veterinary Specialty & Emergen...
 
$325,000per year
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ONS
 
$317,200per year
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AMIGO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
 
$312,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Veterinarians near United States

  1. Lakewood, CO
    $155,893 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $153,566 per year
  3. Leesburg, GA
    $153,087 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $151,828 per year
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $150,998 per year

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