Veterinarian Salary in Canada
$88,215
per year
per month
$7,350
per month
per year
Veterinarian - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinarian is $88,215 per year ($7,350 per month), which is $22,444 (+34%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of $64,770. The highest salaries can exceed $140,854.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of $64,770. The highest salaries can exceed $140,854.
$64,770
Low
$88,215
Average
$140,854
High
$5,400
Low
$7,350
Average
$11,740
High
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Veterinarian Salary Range
Among Veterinarians in Canada, new Veterinarians or Aquatic Veterinarians tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Emergency Veterinarians or Wildlife Veterinarians and Zoo Veterinarians enjoy the highest salaries.
Veterinarian - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Veterinarian | $98K/year | +11% |
| Wildlife Veterinarian | $90K/year | +2% |
| Aquatic Veterinarian | $75K/year | -15% |
Veterinarian - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Veterinarian with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $76,114 gross per year. A mid career Veterinarian with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $85,226, while an experienced Veterinarian with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $101,400. Veterinarians and Veterinary Surgeons with more than 20 years of experience earn $123,066 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinarian
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Experienced | ▲ +15% |
| Average Salary | $88,215/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -14% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
78%
78%
Male
22%
22%
Veterinarian - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinarian jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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