Veterinarian
5 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Veterinarian pay from ERI Economic Research Institute, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
ERI Economic Research Institute
All Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Nonprofits Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Research and Development Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Western Management Group
EduComp® Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesCUPA-HR
CUPA-HR Professionals in Higher Education Survey
United StatesRole summary
Provides professional veterinary services in support of researchers in the health, care, and breeding of animals and the administration of surgical procedures and methods to animals. Prescribes medications, establishes treatment modalities, and performs complex surgeries on animals. Reviews and approves animal care and experimentation protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements. Requires doctorate in veterinary sciences plus 5-8 years’ experience in providing veterinary services to a variety of animals. Provides veterinary services in support of researchers; requires DVM degree.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Veterinarian salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Veterinarian pay?
- 5 surveys publish Veterinarian benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Veterinarian pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Veterinarian varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Veterinarian?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Veterinarian ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Veterinarian pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.