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State of Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana

Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $120K

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Job Description

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Board of Animal Health

Creating a healthy, disease-free environment for Indiana's 31 million animals is no small feat. BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $120,016.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our

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Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate possible animal disease outbreaks across Indiana and advise animal owners on disease prevention. Help protect the health of the state's animal population as part of the Board of Animal Health team.

Requirements

The posting does not specify education, licensure, or experience requirements. It describes a veterinarian role focused on animal disease investigation, prevention, and public-sector animal health work.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineVeterinary EpidemiologyAnimal Disease Outbreak ResponseAnimal Health InspectionAdvising Animal Owners

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

3
<$150k
3
$150k
3
$160k-170k
1
$170k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
100%
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83%
Relocation assistance
75%
Loan repayment
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Associate Veterinarian – Indianapolis Metro Area, Indiana

$140k-$170k
#4

Veterinarian

$135k-$165k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About State of Indiana

Hospitality
Indianapolis, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Three medical plan options (including RX coverage)
Vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours paid New Parent Leave
Up to eight weeks paid Childbirth Recovery Leave