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.
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 SalaryAU$41,650 - 130,000
BonusAU$0 - 16,700
Profit SharingAU$4,360 - 16,980
Total CompensationAU$46,010 - 163,680
AU$24.10
AU$23.70
AU$71.50
Base SalaryAU$24.10 - 71.50
Total CompensationAU$24.10 - 71.50

Veterinarian Salary Range

Low
AU$41,650
Average salary
AU$69,400
Experienced
AU$92,300
High
AU$130,000
Low
AU$24.10
Average salary
AU$37.70
Experienced
AU$52
High
AU$71.50
Among veterinarians, Entry-Level Veterinarians have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Veterinarians tend to have the highest salaries.

Veterinarian - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Experienced VeterinarianAU$92K/year
+33% 
Equine VeterinarianAU$87K/year
+26% 
Zoo VeterinarianAU$85K/year
+23% 
Wildlife VeterinarianAU$75K/year
+8% 
Entry-Level VeterinarianAU$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 SalaryAU$69,400/year
Mid Career▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
79%
Male
21%

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Veterinarian

How much does a Veterinarian make in Australia?
A Veterinarian in Australia earns an average of AU$69,400 gross per year, which is about AU$37.70 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Veterinarian updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Veterinarian in Australia?
The starting salary of a Veterinarian in Australia is around AU$41,650 gross per year. Entry-Level Veterinarians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Veterinarian in Australia?
The highest salary of a Veterinarian in Australia can reach and exceed AU$130,000 gross per year. Experienced Veterinarians usually have the highest salaries.
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