Veterinarian Salary by Country
Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+19%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Veterinarian salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $129,000 | $10,800 |
 United Kingdom | $161,983 | $13,521 |
 Canada | $148,251 | $12,354 |
 Australia | $185,290 | $15,476 |
 Germany | $175,641 | $14,599 |
 France | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 Netherlands | $184,765 | $15,397 |
 Switzerland | $193,997 | $16,187 |
 Singapore | $182,600 | $15,242 |
 India | $25,971 | $2,165 |
 Japan | $116,939 | $9,745 |
 South Korea | $130,877 | $10,906 |
 Poland | $127,291 | $10,599 |
 Brazil | $54,191 | $4,519 |
 United Arab Emirates | $109,462 | $9,122 |
 Mexico | $60,524 | $5,042 |
 Ireland | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 Spain | $126,598 | $10,607 |
 Italy | $124,317 | $10,379 |
 Sweden | $161,224 | $13,435 |
 Norway | $240,316 | $20,023 |
 Denmark | $177,339 | $14,783 |
 Belgium | $189,327 | $15,739 |
 Austria | $152,830 | $12,774 |
 Portugal | $94,892 | $7,870 |
 Finland | $144,847 | $12,090 |
 China | $91,888 | $7,655 |
 Hong Kong | $131,382 | $10,944 |
 New Zealand | $119,183 | $9,961 |
 Indonesia | $22,724 | $1,894 |
 Philippines | $21,445 | $1,787 |
 Vietnam | $23,971 | $1,998 |
 Thailand | $46,191 | $3,848 |
 Malaysia | $70,519 | $5,872 |
 Israel | $145,774 | $12,153 |
 Saudi Arabia | $80,533 | $6,720 |
 Turkey | $57,628 | $4,802 |
 Argentina | $22,664 | $1,889 |
 Colombia | $42,941 | $3,578 |
 South Africa | $43,479 | $3,626 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DiagnosisSurgeryAnimal carePharmacologyEmpathy
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a veterinarian make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 627.830.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 410.640.000 in Indonesia; ₩196,490,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays veterinarians the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 627.830.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays veterinarians the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 83 200 € per year (local currency).
- Is veterinarian a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade.
- What skills do veterinarians need?
- Common skills include Diagnosis, Surgery, Animal care, Pharmacology, Empathy. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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