Salary distribution
Where Washington veterinarians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $111,810 and $175,970, with a median of $155,060.
Veterinarians in Washington: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 15 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $147,576. 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 | 1 | $90,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 9 | $185,019 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $216,288 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $146,515 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Veterinarians in Washington. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| BluePearl Vet, LLC | Associate Veterinarian Emergency Clinician | 4 | $220,000 |
| Washington Veterinary Services, Inc., P.S. | Emergency Veterinarian | 2 | $207,708 |
| Ethos Veterinary Health Services, Inc. | Veterinary Anesthesiologist | 2 | $135,491 |
| VCA Inc. | Veterinarian | 1 | $140,000 |
| Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice | Associate Veterinarian | 1 | $109,533 |
| A Caring Doctor, P.C. | Associate Veterinarian | 1 | $185,019 |
| NVA AMC Seattle Veterinary Management, LLC | Internal Medicine Specialist | 1 | $175,000 |
| Brandkraal PLLC | Veterinarian | 1 | $140,000 |
| Young and Patrick PLLC | Associate Veterinarian | 1 | $90,000 |
| Veterinary Specialists of North America LLC | Medical Director/Internist | 1 | $146,515 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Veterinarian at VCA Inc.$140,000SnohomishDecided Dec 29, 2025I-202-25353-498056
- Associate Veterinarian at Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice$109,533MonroeDecided Nov 4, 2025I-202-25268-336071
- Associate Veterinarian at A Caring Doctor, P.C.$185,019LynnwoodWage Level IIDecided Sep 17, 2025I-200-25253-299537
- Internal Medicine Specialist at NVA AMC Seattle Veterinary Management, LLC$175,000ShorelineWage Level IIDecided Aug 27, 2025I-203-25232-255344
- Associate Veterinarian Emergency Clinician at BluePearl Vet, LLC$220,000SeattleWage Level IIDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-256722
- Associate Veterinarian Emergency Clinician at BluePearl Vet, LLC$220,000OlympiaWage Level IIDecided Jul 10, 2025I-200-25183-149033
- Veterinarian at Brandkraal PLLC$140,000PuyallupWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25171-114066
- Associate Veterinarian Emergency Clinician at BluePearl Vet, LLC$220,000OlympiaWage Level IIDecided Jun 13, 2025I-200-25157-062664
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 Washington
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.
Veterinarians specialties in Washington
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 10 certified offers. The most common variant is Veterinarian at a median of $135,208.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | VCA Inc. | 6 | $135,208 |
| Associate Veterinarian Emergency Clinician | BluePearl Vet, LLC | 4 | $220,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Washington 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 Washington?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Veterinarians in Washington is $155,060.
- How does Washington compare to the national median for Veterinarians?
- The Washington median is +26.2% versus the BLS national figure of $122,859.
- What is the salary range for Veterinarians in Washington?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $99,060 and the 90th-percentile at $215,660, 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.