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Veterinarian Salary in Ireland

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Ireland median is $156,252 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$156,252
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,002
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$156,252
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$75.13
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$156,252
Limerick, IE$156,252
Dublin, IE$113,938

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Ireland?
The national median veterinarian salary in Ireland is about €137,000 per year (€11,400 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €99,900 to €137,000.
Which Ireland city pays veterinarians the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €137,000 per year.
Which Ireland city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €99,900 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about €70,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €186,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is veterinarian in demand in Ireland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.