How much money do veteranarians make?

Answer 1

Median annual earnings of veterinarians were $71,990 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $56,450 and $94,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,530, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $133,150.

The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government was $84,335 in 2007.

According to a survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association, average starting salaries of veterinary medical college graduates in 2006 varied by type of practice as follows:

Large animals, exclusively $61,029

Small animals, predominantly 57,117

Small animals, exclusively 56,241

Private clinical practice 55,031

Large animals, predominantly 53,397

Mixed animals 52,254

Equine (horses) 40,130

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