Locum Tenens Veterinarian Jobs
Across 556 live Locum Tenens Veterinarian listings, median advertised pay is $354K, based on the 129 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (316), Tractor Supply (37), Western Veterinary Partners (12).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 2, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 129 roles pay ~$354k median with 7.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Parkwood Animal Hospital
Parkwood Animal HospitalFriendswood, TX
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Westerville Veterinary Clinic
Westerville Veterinary ClinicWesterville, OH
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - AniMed Animal Hospital
AniMed Animal HospitalBlue Springs, MO
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Lake Country Veterinary Care
Lake Country Veterinary CareMarcellus, NY
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Kyle Veterinary Hospital
Kyle Veterinary HospitalCincinnati, OH
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Fairview Heights
Fairview Heights Animal ClinicFairview Heights, IL
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Lakewood Animal Hospital (Sees Exotics)
Lakewood Animal HospitalUnited States
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Alameda Veterinary Clinic
Alameda Veterinary ClinicLakewood, CO
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Blue Valley Animal Hospital
Blue Valley Animal HospitalOverland Park, KS
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital
Cainhoy Veterinary HospitalCharleston, SC
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - White Oak Veterinary Clinic —($1,000 per week stipend for students in their 3rd or 4th year of
White Oak Veterinary ClinicUnited States
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Archer Veterinary Clinic (Sees Exotics)
Archer Veterinary ClinicLemont, IL
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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 $300k, against a $135k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Idaho (5.9/10), Indiana (5.7/10), Utah (5.7/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $300k | $293k | 4.8/10 | 7 |
| Hawaii | $220k | $178k | 4.2/10 | 14 |
| District of Columbia | $182k | $150k | 3.5/10 | 23 |
| Idaho | $163k | $161k | 5.9/10 | 43 |
| California | $163k | $134k | 4.1/10 | 837 |
| Vermont | $160k | $149k | 5.3/10 | 29 |
| Arizona | $156k | $151k | 4.6/10 | 227 |
| Iowa | $154k | $169k | 5.0/10 | 66 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $151k | $158k | 4.8/10 | 214 |
| Alabama | $147k | $157k | 4.1/10 | 77 |
| New Jersey | $147k | $126k | 4.1/10 | 272 |
| Massachusetts | $145k | $131k | 4.0/10 | 316 |
| New York | $145k | $125k | 4.1/10 | 648 |
| Texas | $145k | $149k | 4.4/10 | 838 |
| Washington | $144k | $135k | 4.2/10 | 317 |
| Connecticut | $141k | $127k | 4.2/10 | 145 |
| Pennsylvania | $141k | $140k | 4.0/10 | 494 |
| Virginia | $139k | $130k | 4.1/10 | 354 |
| Michigan | $138k | $137k | 4.3/10 | 223 |
| Delaware | $137k | $128k | 4.7/10 | 41 |
| Arkansas | $137k | $151k | 4.0/10 | 94 |
| Nevada | $136k | $136k | 4.0/10 | 109 |
| Illinois | $136k | $129k | 4.6/10 | 409 |
| Minnesota | $135k | $124k | 4.4/10 | 161 |
| Oregon | $135k | $118k | 4.7/10 | 172 |
| Kentucky | $135k | $144k | 3.7/10 | 103 |
| Georgia | $134k | $132k | 4.1/10 | 209 |
| North Carolina | $134k | $136k | 4.0/10 | 349 |
| Indiana | $133k | $138k | 5.7/10 | 104 |
| Maryland | $133k | $119k | 3.7/10 | 239 |
| Wisconsin | $130k | $131k | 4.6/10 | 181 |
| Nebraska | $129k | $136k | 3.7/10 | 102 |
| Florida | $129k | $125k | 4.2/10 | 830 |
| Oklahoma | $128k | $139k | 3.9/10 | 119 |
| Colorado | $128k | $119k | 4.4/10 | 223 |
| Ohio | $128k | $133k | 4.2/10 | 306 |
| West Virginia | $128k | $136k | 3.6/10 | 28 |
| Louisiana | $126k | $139k | 3.8/10 | 71 |
| Utah | $126k | $122k | 5.7/10 | 146 |
| Tennessee | $126k | $137k | 4.5/10 | 134 |
| Maine | $125k | $119k | 5.7/10 | 65 |
| Rhode Island | $124k | $114k | 3.6/10 | 45 |
| New Hampshire | $123k | $118k | 4.6/10 | 108 |
| New Mexico | $123k | $125k | 3.8/10 | 65 |
| South Carolina | $118k | $118k | 4.0/10 | 188 |
| Mississippi | $105k | $115k | 2.9/10 | 32 |
| Kansas | $99k | $104k | 5.3/10 | 64 |
Locum Tenens 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 | Vetco Clinics (316), Tractor Supply (37), Western Veterinary Partners (12) | employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 93/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Nov 2, 2026.
A few things worth knowing
About Locum Tenens Veterinarian jobs.
How much do locum tenens veterinarian earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of locum tenens 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 locum tenens veterinarian jobs available?
Some locum tenens 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 locum tenens veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every locum tenens 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 locum tenens veterinarian right now?
Employers currently hiring for locum tenens veterinarian roles include Fairview Heights Animal Clinic, Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek, Parkwood Animal Hospital, Green Family Veterinary Practice, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many locum tenens veterinarian jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 556 locum tenens 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 Locum Tenens Veterinarian Jobs
Vetco Clinics316 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Tractor Supply37 open roles here · WLB 43/100Western Veterinary Partners12 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Alliance Animal Health6 open roles here · WLB 36/100
City Vet4 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Emergency Veterinary Care Center4 open roles here · WLB 64/100
BluePearl Vet3 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Dutch3 open roles here · WLB 40/100