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Veterinarian salary in United States

How much does a Veterinarian make in the United States?

Average base salary

$133,972
Average $133,972
Low $85,753
High $209,304

The average salary for a veterinarian is $133,972 per year in the United States. 49.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 27, 2026).

Veterinarian job openings in United States

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Veterinarian - Castro Valley, ...
Vetcor2.9out of 5 stars.
Castro Valley, CA
$140,000 - $170,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of...
 
$362,500per year
Veterinary Specialty & Emergen...
 
$325,000per year
ONS
 
$317,200per year
Mission Veterinary Clinic & An...
 
$303,333per year

Highest paying cities for Veterinarians near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $153,921 per year
  2. Leesburg, GA
    $153,279 per year
  3. Lakewood, CO
    $152,816 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $152,322 per year
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $150,998 per year

Where can a Veterinarian earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Veterinarian