Veterinarian Salary in Australia
AU$69,400
per year
per hour
AU$37.70
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$4,320/year
Profit Sharing
AU$6,170/year
Veterinarian - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinarian is AU$69,400 per year (AU$37.70 per hour), which is AU$488 (-0.7%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of AU$41,650. The highest salaries can exceed AU$130,000.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of AU$41,650. The highest salaries can exceed AU$130,000.
AU$41,650
Low
AU$69,400
Average salary
AU$130,000
High
AU$24.10
Low
AU$37.70
Average salary
AU$71.50
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$81,800 AU$163,680 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$41,650 - 130,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 16,700 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$4,360 - 16,980 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$46,010 - 163,680 |
AU$24.10 AU$23.70 AU$71.50 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$24.10 - 71.50 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$24.10 - 71.50 |
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Veterinarian Salary Range
Among veterinarians, Entry-Level Veterinarians have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Veterinarians tend to have the highest salaries.
Veterinarian - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Veterinarian | AU$92K/year | +33% |
| Equine Veterinarian | AU$87K/year | +26% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | AU$85K/year | +23% |
| Wildlife Veterinarian | AU$75K/year | +8% |
| Entry-Level Veterinarian | AU$42K/year | -40% |
Veterinarian - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Veterinarian with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$46,010 per year. A mid career Veterinarian with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$65,200, while an experienced Veterinarian with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$92,300. Veterinarians with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$108,700 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinarian in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +57% |
| Experienced | ▲ +33% |
| Average Salary | AU$69,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
79%
79%
Male
21%
21%
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Veterinarian - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinarian job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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