Veterinarian Jobs in Virginia
Across 162 live Veterinarian listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $150K (75th percentile $220K), based on the 68 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 19th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (20), Lap of Love (16), Vetco Clinics (14).
162+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 5, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 68 roles pay ~$150k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Richmond, VA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldRichmond, VA
Veterinarian - Virginia
Bond VetEmployer score · SilverVirginia
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Veterinarian Pay in Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Virginia today, then Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 162
- Live median
- $150k
- 75th $220k · n=68
- 12-mo median
- $142k
- Pay rank
- #19 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.0/10 · #40
- 12-mo postings
- 294
Veterinarian pay in Virginia sits level with the $139k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs VA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $142k | — | 4.0/10 | 294 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$112k | 5.8/10 | 23 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $185k | +$43k | 2.9/10 | 23 |
| Kentuckyborders | $143k | +$1k | 4.1/10 | 87 |
| North Carolinaborders | $136k | −$6k | 4.3/10 | 321 |
| Tennesseeborders | $132k | −$10k | 4.8/10 | 135 |
| Marylandborders | $130k | −$12k | 3.8/10 | 206 |
| West Virginiaborders | $130k | −$12k | 3.6/10 | 48 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 5, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (20), Lap of Love (16), Vetco Clinics (14)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 11% offer loan repayment (of 162 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Virginia.
How much do veterinarian earn in Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of 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 veterinarian jobs available?
Some 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 veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Vetco Clinics, Bond Vet. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 162 veterinarian positions in Virginia 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 Veterinarian Jobs in Virginia
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)20 open roles here · WLB 21/100
Lap of Love16 open roles here · WLB 40/100- Vetco Clinics14 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Alliance Animal Health9 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Inde Vets8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare5 open roles here · WLB 40/100Western Veterinary Partners5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Community Veterinary Partners4 open roles here · WLB 37/100