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Veterinarian salary in United States

How much does a Veterinarian make in the United States?

Average base salary

$134,315
Average $134,315
Low $85,623
High $210,696

The average salary for a veterinarian is $134,315 per year in the United States. 54.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Veterinarian job openings in United States

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Veterinarian
Crescent Ridge Veterinary Hospital
Zelienople, PA
$120,000 - $150,000 a year
Full-time
2 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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University of North Texas Syst...
 
$416,000per year
City of San Bernardino
 
$390,000per year
Veterinary Clinic
 
$375,000per year
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of...
 
$362,500per year
ARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL
 
$357,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Veterinarians near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $154,153 per year
  2. Leesburg, GA
    $153,281 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $152,050 per year
  4. Gainesville, FL
    $151,583 per year
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $150,998 per year

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