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How much money do you get working as a vet?

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James Williams

Updated on March 23, 2026

How much do vets make? As of May 2018, the median vet salary was $93,830 annually or $45.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some veterinarians earn much more; the top 10% made $162,450, the BLS says.

What is the highest paying vet job?

Top 10 highest paid veterinarian careers

  • Zoo veterinarian. National average salary: $59,986 per year.
  • Veterinary practice manager.
  • Veterinary hospital manager.
  • Public health veterinarian.
  • Regulatory medicine veterinarian.
  • Small animal veterinarian.
  • Military veterinarian.
  • Veterinary research scientist.

What kind of job can you get at a vet?

Mary Hope Kramer is a former writer for the The Balance Careers covering animal-related jobs. She works in the equine industry and has a passion for careers in the animal industry. Are you ready to make your dream of working with animals a reality? Working at a vet’s office is a great place to get some hands-on experience.

Where are the most veterinary jobs in the UK?

We have Vet Jobs in practices across all these provinces in the UK – England – Scotland – Wales – Isle Of Man – Jersey – Guernsey Some of our most popular areas for veterinary jobs in the UK include: – London – Manchester – Birmingham – Bristol – Newcastle – York – Cardiff – Glasgow – Edinburgh

Can a part time vet work in the UK?

If you are feeling like your workload is getting to difficult to manage, there are several options when working in Great Britain. From cutting down hours with a part time or locum contract, or any other way we can help – The Vet Sevice can help find a healthy work/life balance.

Are there jobs that allow you to work with animals?

Overall, there are endless opportunities to work with animals. Some careers allow for self-employment while others require years of medical school to heal your favorite furry friends.