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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

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556 jobs

These 129 roles pay ~$354k median with 7.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Spencer Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Spencer Animal Hospital (Housing Available; Sees Exotics)

Spencer Animal HospitalPasadena, TX

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Broadway Veterinary Clinic logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - Broadway Veterinary Clinic

Broadway Veterinary ClinicBangor, ME

Veterinarian
$250 per week
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DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - Acacia Animal Hospital

Acacia Animal Hospital - Pompano BeachPompano Beach, FL

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Family Pet Clinic (all locations) logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - Family Pet Clinic

Family Pet Clinic (all locations)Lower Southampton Township, PA

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Cottleville Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Cottleville Animal Hospital

Cottleville Animal HospitalCottleville, MO

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Orchard Road Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Orchard Road Animal Hospital

Orchard Road Animal HospitalMontgomery, IL

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care & Veterinary Center logo
Levittown Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Levittown Animal Hospital

Levittown Animal HospitalLevittown, NY

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Farmington Veterinary Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Farmington Veterinary Hospital

Farmington Veterinary HospitalFarmington, NY

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Mission Road Animal Clinic logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Mission Road Animal Clinic

Mission Road Animal ClinicPrairie Village, KS

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Annapolis Cat Hospital & Bay Ridge Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - Annapolis Cat Hospital

Annapolis Cat Hospital & Bay Ridge Animal HospitalAnnapolis, MD

Veterinarian
$250 per week
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DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - Coldwater Animal Hospital

Coldwater Veterinary HospitalRochester, NY

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Amor Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Amor Animal Hospital

Amor Animal HospitalAventura, FL

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Confidential Employer logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — The Highlands Veterinary Hospital

Confidential EmployerSparta Township, NJ

Veterinarian
$250 per week
Riverbank Animal Hospital logo

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Riverbank Animal Hospital

Riverbank Animal HospitalKinston, NC

Veterinarian
$250 per week

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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.

Lower payHigher pay· grey = under 3 listings

Alaska leads at $254k, against a $136k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Idaho (5.9/10), Indiana (5.7/10), Utah (5.7/10).

Veterinarian median pay, work-life-balance score and open listings by state
StatePay benchmarkTake-home, COL-adj.WLBListings
Alaska$254k$249k4.3/1015
Hawaii$245k$198k4.1/1019
District of Columbia$179k$148k3.2/1027
California$164k$134k4.2/10809
Arizona$162k$157k4.7/10240
Vermont$152k$142k4.9/1019
New Jersey$151k$130k4.4/10248
Iowa$150k$165k4.0/1068
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Veterinarian by state, continued (ranked 9–47 by median pay)
StatePay benchmarkTake-home, COL-adj.WLBListings
Idaho$148k$146k5.9/1043
Massachusetts$147k$132k4.0/10276
Missouri$146k$153k4.8/10183
New York$146k$126k4.3/10563
Delaware$144k$135k5.3/1043
Washington$144k$134k4.2/10342
Texas$143k$147k4.5/10783
Pennsylvania$143k$142k3.8/10440
Rhode Island$143k$131k4.5/1047
Alabama$140k$150k4.9/1090
Arkansas$139k$153k4.2/1087
Maine$138k$132k5.6/1047
Colorado$138k$128k4.9/10192
Oregon$137k$120k4.8/10183
Illinois$137k$130k4.8/10434
Virginia$136k$127k4.1/10324
Florida$136k$132k4.4/10747
Nevada$136k$136k4.1/10114
Connecticut$136k$122k4.2/10152
Georgia$133k$131k4.2/10236
Michigan$133k$132k4.2/10266
Wisconsin$131k$132k4.4/10207
Minnesota$131k$120k4.4/10159
Mississippi$131k$144k3.6/1028
North Carolina$131k$133k4.2/10279
West Virginia$130k$138k4.5/1046
New Mexico$129k$132k4.3/1064
Ohio$129k$134k4.1/10273
Kentucky$129k$137k4.4/1081
New Hampshire$128k$123k4.7/10109
Utah$125k$121k5.7/10172
Louisiana$124k$137k3.9/1068
Maryland$124k$111k3.9/10235
Oklahoma$123k$133k3.9/10108
Tennessee$120k$131k4.6/10137
Indiana$120k$125k5.7/10106
South Carolina$118k$118k4.1/10183
Kansas$114k$120k5.0/1069
Nebraska$107k$112k4.0/1066

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.

Live listings
556
Median advertised
$354K 75th $354K
Listings stating pay
23% 129 of 556
Locum Tenens Veterinarian Jobs by the numbers
MeasureThis pageContext
Most openingsVetco Clinics (316), Tractor Supply (37), Western Veterinary Partners (12)employers with the most listings on this page
Top-rated employers hiringTalkiatry (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 Confidential Employer, Spencer Animal Hospital, Broadway Veterinary Clinic, Acacia Animal Hospital - Pompano Beach, 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.