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Veterinary nurse salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Veterinary Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.71
Average $22.71
Low $15.40
High $33.50

The average salary for a veterinary nurse is $22.71 per hour in the United States. 466 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Veterinary Nurse job openings in United States

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Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse
Black River Veterinary Hospital4out of 5 stars.
Chester, NJ
$20 - $35 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Veterinary Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ASPCA
 
$105,500per year
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VEG ER for Pets
 
$89,638per year
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Eclipse Veterinary Care
 
$87,657per year
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CVETS - Columbia Veterinary Em...
 
$77,500per year
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Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
 
$73,500per year
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Cornell University Veterinary ...
 
$71,760per year
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Highest paying cities for Veterinary Nurses near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $28.80 per hour
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $26.57 per hour
  3. Raleigh, NC
    $22.89 per hour
  4. Fishers, IN
    $22.25 per hour
  5. Middletown, CT
    $22.02 per hour

Where can a Veterinary Nurse earn more?

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