💰 Veterinary Salary Survey Jan 2026: Are You Competitive?

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💰 Veterinary Salary Survey Jan 2026: Are You Competitive?

The USA, UK, and Australia compensation landscape has shifted in ways most practice owners aren't expecting. Entry-level growth, mid-career momentum, and senior-level surprises: our January 2026 Salary Survey brings data you need to see before planning your next hire or retention conversation. See where compensation pressure is building now...

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Medical Director - Dental

• Atlanta 🔹 GA 🔹 USA

• Lead a thriving dental-only veterinary practice and shape our future growth

• Clear track to partnership and ownership for a GP with a passion for dentistry

• Growth-Focused Environment - We invest in our people, technology and facilities

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🩺 USA + Canada Featured Jobs

Small Animal Veterinarian

• Kittery 🔹 ME 🔹 USA

• Join our warm, welcoming team and live where coastal Maine meets vibrant culture

• Bring your surgical interest and passion for the best small animal medicine

• Help us to place pets into perfect homes through our shelter adoption program.

Small Animal Veterinarian

• Granbury 🔹 TX 🔹 USA

• Thrive and succeed in a team committed to quality veterinary care

• Earn a six-figure salary with production bonuses – without burnout

• Enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location

Equine Veterinarian

• Concord 🔹 MA 🔹 USA

• Engaged clients who value your expertise & see you as part of their team

• True teamwork with regular rounds, constant communication, genuine collaboration

• Sustainable practice with work-life balance that's actually real, not just talk

Feline Veterinarian

• East Hartford 🔹 CT 🔹 USA

• Committed to practicing quality medicine with the consent of our patients

• Offering the best medicine and outcomes possible for our patients and clients

• Practice with one species so that you have great depth of knowledge

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🩺 Australia + NZ + Asia Featured Jobs

Veterinary Medical Oncologist

• Sydney 🔹 NSW 🔹 Australia

• Join our warm, welcoming, talented and highly collaborative team

• Striving for clinical excellence in a fun and supportive environment

• A role offering a genuine career opportunity plus work-life balance

Clinical Lead Veterinarian

• Shepparton 🔹 VIC 🔹 Australia

• Lead and practice excellence in a modern, purpose-built companion animal clinic

• Enjoy flexible full or part-time rosters in a supportive, fun-loving culture

• Advance your skills with diverse cases and mentorship in a vibrant regional hub

Veterinarian

• Sydney 🔹 NSW 🔹 Australia

• Join a thriving, multi-faceted clinic with a positive, collaborative culture

• Protect your wellbeing with a flexible roster and no after-hours or on-call

• Master complex oncology and orthopedic surgery with expert mentorship on-site

Small Animal Veterinarian

• Whangarei 🔹 Northland 🔹 New Zealand

• Committed to best practice veterinary medicine with compassion

• Join our warm, welcoming, talented and highly supportive team

• Striving for clinical excellence in a fun and collaborative environment

Snip-Pets Worth Your Time...

🚀 The global pet care market is set to double to half a trillion dollars, creating unprecedented career opportunities for veterinary professionals.

🗣️ A critical "perception paradox" reveals that while vets offer care options, many pet owners never really hear them, highlighting a communication gap.

🐕 Ring's AI-powered 'Search Party' feature, now available to all, is reuniting lost dogs with their families daily, leveraging community effort.

💚 AAHA accreditation for end-of-life care is professionalizing mobile euthanasia, ensuring compassionate support for pets and their grieving families.

🎓 Ontario’s first immersive vet tech program offers clinical training from week one, fast-tracking skilled graduates into the workforce.

📈 Greencross is set for a $4 billion IPO, highlighting strong investor confidence and the ongoing corporatization of the Australian pet market.

💡 National veterinary organizations are collaborating to improve VTNE pass rates and foster stronger partnerships between veterinarians and technicians.

🍎 The fresh pet food trend is booming as owners seek "natural" options, requiring veterinarians to guide them on nutritional adequacy and safety.

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🩺 UK + Europe + Global Featured Jobs

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

• Greater London 🔹 England 🔹 UK

• Your leadership, clinical expertise, and vision can truly make an impact

• Build strong relationships with a loyal client base

• Engage, mentor and develop your team in an exceptional lifestyle location

Veterinary Surgeon - Out of Hours

• Brighton 🔹 England 🔹 UK

• Work in a state-of-the-art flagship hospital in vibrant Brighton

• Part-time weekend focus perfectly suited to your lifestyle

• Exceptional culture with a priority on wellbeing and development

Veterinary Surgeon

• St Helens 🔹 England 🔹 UK

• Thrive in a supportive, certificate-focused culture that prioritizes progress

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a 4-day week and generous annual leave

• Work with elite technology including onsite CT, MRI, and Laparoscopy equipment

Equine Veterinarian

• Pine Bush 🔹 NY 🔹 USA

• Join a warm, collaborative team dedicated to excellence and active mentorship

• Immerse yourself in a diverse and interesting caseload with advanced facilities

• Enjoy a genuine work-life balance in the heart of the beautiful Hudson Valley

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