How much does a Licensed Veterinarian make in the United States? The average Licensed Veterinarian salary in the United States is $107,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,260 and $136,180. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Licensed Veterinarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Veterinarian Salary $63,283 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Licensed Veterinarian Salary $84,260 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Licensed Veterinarian Salary $107,300 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Licensed Veterinarian Salary $136,180 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Licensed Veterinarian Salary $162,474 US March 26, 2024
25% $84,260 10% $63,283 90% $162,474 75% $136,180 $107,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description

The Licensed Veterinarian performs check-up exams. Diagnoses and treats animal disease or injuries. Being a Licensed Veterinarian performs surgeries. Utilizes diagnostic laboratory tests, x-rays, sonography and other tools to determine treatments for animals. In addition, Licensed Veterinarian advises animal owners about preventative care, diet, vaccines, and behavioral conditions. Prescribes medications and treatment protocols. Consults with other veterinary specialists as needed. Requires a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine. Requires an applicable state license to practice.Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Licensed Veterinarian's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

Job Openings for Licensed Veterinarian
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Licensed Veterinarian, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
84260
136180
107300

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
84260
136180
107300
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Veterinarian in the United States. The base salary for Licensed Veterinarian ranges from $84,260 to $136,180 with the average base salary of $107,300. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,260 to $136,180 with the average total cash compensation of $107,300.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

84260
136180

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Recently searched related titles: Veterinary Nurse, Horse Surgeon, Equine Veterinarian

Recently searched related titles: Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinarian Assistant

Jobs with a similar salary range to Licensed Veterinarian : ER Veterinarian, Veterinary Intern, Associate Veterinarian

Salary estimation for Licensed Veterinarian at companies like : Fidatio Treuhand AG, Start Rehabilitation Center, Contact Abacus Technologies Corp

Jobs with a similar salary range to Licensed Veterinarian : Small Animal Surgeon, Veterinary Anesthesiologist, Veterinary Neurologist