How much does a Small Animal Veterinarian make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Small Animal Veterinarian in Tacoma, WA is $129,165. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,019 to $137,042, with most professionals earning between $104,051 and $144,212.

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Small Animal Veterinarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $104,051 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $116,019 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $129,165 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $137,042 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $144,212 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25% $116,019 10% $104,051 90% $144,212 75% $137,042 $129,165 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Small Animal Veterinarian ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Small Animal Veterinarian in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Small Animal Veterinarian ranges from $116,019 to $137,042 with the average base salary of $129,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,019 to $137,042 with the average total cash compensation of $129,165.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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