Per Diem Veterinarian Jobs
Across 551 live Per Diem Veterinarian listings, median advertised pay is $318K (75th percentile $354K), based on the 197 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (466), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (71), Small Door Veterinary (3).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 4, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 197 roles pay ~$318k median with 8.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
197 jobs · 4 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
197 jobs · 4 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Orange, CT
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Orange, CT
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Clifton, NJ
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Clifton, NJ
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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 $134k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Montana (5.9/10), Maine (5.7/10), Vermont (5.6/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $300k | $293k | 4.8/10 | 7 |
| Hawaii | $245k | $198k | 2.9/10 | 16 |
| District of Columbia | $186k | $154k | 3.0/10 | 20 |
| California | $163k | $134k | 4.4/10 | 797 |
| Arizona | $160k | $155k | 4.8/10 | 226 |
| Idaho | $154k | $152k | 4.5/10 | 38 |
| Iowa | $152k | $167k | 4.2/10 | 59 |
| New Jersey | $150k | $129k | 4.5/10 | 270 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $150k | $157k | 4.7/10 | 164 |
| Vermont | $146k | $136k | 5.6/10 | 29 |
| Washington | $146k | $137k | 4.2/10 | 287 |
| Connecticut | $146k | $131k | 4.4/10 | 135 |
| New York | $145k | $125k | 4.2/10 | 562 |
| Pennsylvania | $144k | $143k | 3.9/10 | 405 |
| Nebraska | $144k | $151k | 3.9/10 | 72 |
| Arkansas | $143k | $158k | 4.2/10 | 68 |
| Texas | $143k | $147k | 4.4/10 | 776 |
| Louisiana | $141k | $155k | 4.2/10 | 69 |
| Massachusetts | $141k | $127k | 4.2/10 | 267 |
| Oregon | $139k | $121k | 4.7/10 | 177 |
| Virginia | $137k | $128k | 4.2/10 | 321 |
| Illinois | $135k | $128k | 4.8/10 | 358 |
| Georgia | $135k | $133k | 4.0/10 | 187 |
| North Carolina | $134k | $136k | 4.3/10 | 277 |
| Minnesota | $134k | $122k | 4.6/10 | 149 |
| Michigan | $132k | $132k | 4.3/10 | 218 |
| Alabama | $132k | $141k | 4.7/10 | 80 |
| Nevada | $132k | $132k | 3.8/10 | 106 |
| Maryland | $130k | $117k | 3.8/10 | 211 |
| West Virginia | $130k | $138k | 3.8/10 | 46 |
| Indiana | $129k | $134k | 4.9/10 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $129k | $132k | 4.6/10 | 60 |
| Florida | $128k | $124k | 4.4/10 | 721 |
| Wisconsin | $128k | $128k | 4.4/10 | 157 |
| Rhode Island | $127k | $117k | 3.8/10 | 25 |
| Kansas | $127k | $133k | 4.9/10 | 67 |
| Colorado | $126k | $117k | 4.5/10 | 193 |
| Ohio | $125k | $130k | 4.2/10 | 276 |
| Utah | $125k | $121k | 5.6/10 | 115 |
| Oklahoma | $124k | $135k | 3.9/10 | 87 |
| Maine | $123k | $118k | 5.7/10 | 67 |
| Delaware | $123k | $115k | 5.2/10 | 38 |
| Kentucky | $119k | $127k | 4.5/10 | 93 |
| New Hampshire | $119k | $114k | 4.7/10 | 111 |
| Tennessee | $118k | $129k | 4.5/10 | 123 |
| South Carolina | $117k | $117k | 4.4/10 | 179 |
| Mississippi | $112k | $123k | 3.5/10 | 25 |
Per Diem 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 (466), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (71), Small Door Veterinary (3) | employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Up Lift (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 94/100), BetterHelp (gold, 94/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Nov 4, 2026.
A few things worth knowing
About Per Diem Veterinarian jobs.
How much do per diem veterinarian earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of per diem 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 per diem veterinarian jobs available?
Some per diem 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 per diem veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every per diem 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 per diem veterinarian right now?
Employers currently hiring for per diem veterinarian roles include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Dvm Launch, Veritas Veterinary Partners, Small Door Veterinary. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem veterinarian jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 551 per diem 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 Per Diem Veterinarian Jobs
Vetco Clinics466 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Small Door Veterinary3 open roles here · WLB 70/100Alliance Animal Health2 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Mission Pet Health2 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Veterinary Practice Partners2 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Dvm Launch1 open role here · WLB 55/100
Emergency Veterinary Care Center1 open role here · WLB 64/100