Associate Veterinarian Jobs
Across 1,129 live Associate Veterinarian listings, median advertised pay is $160K (75th percentile $180K), based on the 395 that state a salary; 12% are remote or telehealth, 12% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Inde Vets (150), Western Veterinary Partners (112), PETCO Animal Supplies Stores (100).
1,129+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 12, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 395 roles pay ~$160k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Veterinarian Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 47 states with enough veterinarian listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Alaska leads at $254k, against a $135k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Maine (6.0/10), Utah (5.8/10), Delaware (5.7/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $254k | $249k | 3.3/10 | 17 |
| Hawaii | $215k | $174k | 4.2/10 | 24 |
| District of Columbia | $183k | $151k | 3.5/10 | 18 |
| Arizona | $174k | $168k | 5.0/10 | 251 |
| California | $161k | $132k | 4.3/10 | 816 |
| Vermont | $157k | $147k | 5.1/10 | 26 |
| Connecticut | $150k | $135k | 4.4/10 | 142 |
| New Jersey | $150k | $129k | 4.4/10 | 253 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $149k | $160k | 4.2/10 | 85 |
| Idaho | $148k | $146k | 5.4/10 | 34 |
| Texas | $147k | $151k | 4.6/10 | 802 |
| Michigan | $146k | $145k | 4.6/10 | 244 |
| Massachusetts | $146k | $131k | 4.3/10 | 255 |
| Washington | $145k | $136k | 4.3/10 | 313 |
| Virginia | $145k | $135k | 4.4/10 | 317 |
| New York | $144k | $124k | 4.2/10 | 556 |
| Arkansas | $144k | $159k | 4.3/10 | 76 |
| Missouri | $144k | $151k | 4.8/10 | 166 |
| Tennessee | $140k | $153k | 4.5/10 | 130 |
| Illinois | $139k | $132k | 4.8/10 | 389 |
| Iowa | $139k | $152k | 4.7/10 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $138k | $140k | 4.4/10 | 324 |
| Pennsylvania | $137k | $136k | 4.1/10 | 441 |
| Georgia | $135k | $133k | 4.5/10 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $135k | $123k | 4.8/10 | 158 |
| Wisconsin | $135k | $136k | 4.7/10 | 179 |
| Nevada | $134k | $134k | 4.2/10 | 100 |
| Colorado | $134k | $125k | 4.8/10 | 197 |
| New Hampshire | $134k | $129k | 4.8/10 | 105 |
| Oregon | $134k | $117k | 4.7/10 | 201 |
| Maryland | $132k | $118k | 3.6/10 | 222 |
| Rhode Island | $131k | $120k | 3.3/10 | 39 |
| Kentucky | $131k | $139k | 3.6/10 | 107 |
| Kansas | $131k | $137k | 5.4/10 | 68 |
| West Virginia | $130k | $138k | 5.0/10 | 47 |
| Ohio | $129k | $135k | 4.2/10 | 322 |
| Florida | $128k | $124k | 4.4/10 | 792 |
| Indiana | $128k | $133k | 5.0/10 | 103 |
| Nebraska | $128k | $134k | 4.1/10 | 85 |
| Louisiana | $128k | $140k | 3.7/10 | 67 |
| New Mexico | $127k | $130k | 4.5/10 | 64 |
| Oklahoma | $124k | $135k | 4.0/10 | 108 |
| Maine | $123k | $118k | 6.0/10 | 76 |
| Utah | $122k | $118k | 5.8/10 | 129 |
| South Carolina | $116k | $116k | 4.4/10 | 208 |
| Mississippi | $105k | $115k | 3.5/10 | 33 |
| Delaware | $103k | $97k | 5.7/10 | 43 |
Associate Veterinarian Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Most openings | Inde Vets (150), Western Veterinary Partners (112), PETCO Animal Supplies Stores (100) | employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
| Sign-on bonus stated | 42% of listings | median $55k · 16% offer loan repaymentof 1,129 live listings on this page |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Nov 12, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Associate Veterinarian jobs is $104K. This data is derived from 21,454+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Associate Veterinarian jobs.
How much do associate veterinarian earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of associate veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid associate veterinarian jobs available?
Some associate veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which associate veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every associate veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring associate veterinarian right now?
Employers currently hiring for associate veterinarian roles include PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, CityVet DVM, DVM Focus, Ameri Vet, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many associate veterinarian jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,129 associate veterinarian positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Associate Veterinarian Jobs
Inde Vets150 open roles here · WLB 75/100Western Veterinary Partners112 open roles here · WLB 66/100
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores100 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Alliance Animal Health77 open roles here · WLB 36/100
Usvta71 open roles here · WLB 35/100
DVM Focus59 open roles here · WLB 72/100Bigfork Animal Hospital46 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Community Veterinary Partners40 open roles here · WLB 37/100