How much does a veterinarian make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 350 000 kr in Norway; CHF 157'000 in Switzerland; € 166.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays veterinarians the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 350 000 kr per year ($251,549).

Which country pays veterinarians the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,320,000 per year (local currency).

Is veterinarian a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +19% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Veterinarian Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+19%

projected growth

Veterinarian pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Veterinarian is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $251,549 (2 350 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $21,140 (₱1,320,000 local) — about 11.9×.

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Surgery, Animal care, and Pharmacology.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +19% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $194,155. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Veterinarian pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Surgery, Animal care, Pharmacology, and Empathy. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Veterinarian list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 350 000 kr ($251,549). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway veterinarian page before treating the rank as a plan.

Veterinarian salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$136,000	$11,300
United Kingdom	$163,877	$13,679
Canada	$151,483	$12,624
Australia	$191,280	$15,976
Germany	$178,779	$14,860
France	$159,043	$13,234
Netherlands	$188,066	$15,672
Switzerland	$194,155	$16,200
Singapore	$185,573	$15,491
India	$26,050	$2,171
Japan	$118,470	$9,872
South Korea	$143,578	$11,965
Poland	$129,776	$10,806
Brazil	$53,481	$4,460
United Arab Emirates	$109,462	$9,122
Mexico	$62,325	$5,192
Ireland	$159,043	$13,234
Spain	$128,860	$10,796
Italy	$126,538	$10,564
Sweden	$162,827	$13,569
Norway	$251,549	$20,959
Denmark	$179,931	$14,999
Belgium	$192,709	$16,020
Austria	$155,561	$13,002
Portugal	$96,587	$8,010
Finland	$147,434	$12,306
China	$92,485	$7,705
Hong Kong	$131,398	$10,946
New Zealand	$122,497	$10,238
Indonesia	$23,150	$1,929
Philippines	$21,140	$1,762
Vietnam	$24,137	$2,011
Thailand	$46,437	$3,869
Malaysia	$71,265	$5,935
Israel	$146,848	$12,243
Saudi Arabia	$80,533	$6,720
Turkey	$56,136	$4,677
Argentina	$22,385	$1,865
Colombia	$44,074	$3,673
South Africa	$44,120	$3,680

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DiagnosisSurgeryAnimal carePharmacologyEmpathy

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 350 000 kr in Norway; CHF 157'000 in Switzerland; € 166.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays veterinarians the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 350 000 kr per year ($251,549).
Which country pays veterinarians the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,320,000 per year (local currency).
Is veterinarian a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +19% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do veterinarians need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Surgery, Animal care, Pharmacology, and Empathy. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.