Salary distribution
Where Nevada veterinarians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $102,040 and $171,360, with a median of $121,720.
Veterinarians in Nevada: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 8 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $70,575. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 4 | $58,864 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $104,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $250,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Veterinarians in Nevada. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS NESLER DVM A PC | VETERINARIAN | 2 | $59,738 |
| ANIMAL CARE CLINIC INC. | VETERINARIAN | 2 | $57,990 |
| Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC | Emergency Veterinarian | 1 | $81,411 |
| M5B LLC | VETERINARIAN | 1 | $117,000 |
| NLVVETCO LLC | Associate Veterinarian | 1 | $104,000 |
| Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, Critical and Emergency Care LLC | Veterinarian Ophthalmologist | 1 | $250,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Emergency Veterinarian at Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC$81,411HendersonWage Level IIDecided Jul 1, 2025I-203-25175-125395
- VETERINARIAN at DOUGLAS NESLER DVM A PC$59,738SPARKSWage Level IDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25153-041935
- VETERINARIAN at M5B LLC$117,000RENOWage Level IIDecided Jun 9, 2025I-201-25153-043621
- Associate Veterinarian at NLVVETCO LLC$104,000North Las VegasWage Level IIDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-948158
- VETERINARIAN at DOUGLAS NESLER DVM A PC$59,738SPARKSWage Level IDecided May 13, 2025I-200-25126-944072
- VETERINARIAN at ANIMAL CARE CLINIC INC.$57,990HENDERSONWage Level IDecided Oct 29, 2024I-200-24296-423434
- VETERINARIAN at ANIMAL CARE CLINIC INC.$57,990HENDERSONWage Level IDecided Oct 8, 2024I-200-24275-376289
- Veterinarian Ophthalmologist at Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, Critical and Emergency Care LLC$250,000Suite B107Wage Level IVDecided Oct 2, 2024I-203-24269-363081
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Veterinarians pay by experience level in Nevada
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Nevada over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- 02
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
- 03
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- 04
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- 05
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
- 06
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
- 07
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
- 08
Specialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+9.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Veterinarians in Nevada?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Veterinarians in Nevada is $121,720.
- How does Nevada compare to the national median for Veterinarians?
- The Nevada median is -0.9% versus the BLS national figure of $122,859.
- What is the salary range for Veterinarians in Nevada?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $54,630 and the 90th-percentile at $205,340, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Veterinarians a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 9.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Veterinarians?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.