💰 Veterinary Salary Survey Jan 2026: See Where You Stand

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💰 Veterinary Salary Survey Jan 2026: See Where You Stand

USA, UK, and Australia veterinary compensation trends have diverged in surprising ways over the past six months. Entry-level, mid-range, and senior salaries are all moving at different speeds across different regions. Our January 2026 Salary Survey shows where you stand in the market and what patterns are shaping compensation in your region. Be ready when that conversation comes around...

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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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