Average Salary Grades for Veterinarians

The median salary for small animal exclusive veterinarians who do not own their practice ranges from US$70,000 to US$91,000. According to the Society Of Practising Veterinary Surgeons, the average starting salary for an associate veterinarian in the United States is US $ 70,000 and in the UK is between 30,380 and 39,500. In certain cases, this package may include a salary of 18,000 - 20,000, a car, and accommodation. Salary levels can vary according to further training, specialization, and whether you are planning to work as a practice partner.

Further training and experience can cause a rise in the salary of 20,000 - 35,000. Senior vets can earn around 48,000 depending on the size of their practice. Owning a practice, a general practice veterinarian can earn a median income starting from US$100,000 to US$250,000 depending on years of experience, gender, location, competition in that area, and type of practice owned. Two key factors contribute to veterinary profession income especially in the United States — ownership status and years of experience. The average salary of a male owner is $158,910, while the average salary of a female owner is $115,768, or 27 percent less. Male associates are earning $115,672 compared to female associates who bring in $83,106, or 19. 1 to 25 percent less. Veterinary Specialists earn much more than general veterinarians. Starting salary for a Veterinary Specialist is $150,000 and the salary range for a Veterinary Specialist varies from US$150,000 to US $350,000, depending upon the type of specialty and years of experience.

The mean salary for new graduates in 2008 was US$48,328, but this included nearly 40% going on to advanced study programs. Vets in the UK do tend to make less than those in the US with average new graduate wages starting at an average of 25000. Vets in India on average earn from INR 240,000 to INR 840,000 per annum. Vets in Pakistan have an annual salary of 500,000to 1000,000 rupees.

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