As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Small Animal Veterinarian in the United States is $116,953. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,840 to $148,422, with most professionals earning between $68,976 and $177,073.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $68,976 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $91,840 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $116,953 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $148,422 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $177,073 | US | March 01, 2025 |
A veterinary physician, usually called a vet, which is shortened from veterinarian (American English) or veterinary surgeon (British English), is a professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals....
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