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How much do veterinary doctor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary doctor in the United States is $165,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $218,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary doctor?

Veterinary doctors, also known as veterinarians, are medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in animals. They care for a wide variety of animals, including pets, livestock, zoo animals, and sometimes even wildlife. Veterinarians perform surgeries, prescribe medications, provide vaccinations, and offer advice to pet owners on nutrition and general animal care. Their work is essential in ensuring the health and well-being of animals, as well as safeguarding public health by controlling zoonotic diseases.

What are some common challenges veterinary doctors face when working with clients and their pets?

Veterinary Doctors often encounter the challenge of communicating complex medical information to pet owners in a way that is clear and compassionate. They must balance the emotional concerns of clients with the medical needs of the animals, sometimes making difficult recommendations regarding treatment or end-of-life care. Additionally, veterinarians work in fast-paced environments where they may handle emergencies, requiring quick decision-making and teamwork with vet nurses and support staff. Building trust with both pets and their owners is crucial to providing effective care and ensuring positive outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary doctor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterinary Doctor, you need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, state licensure, and strong diagnostic, surgical, and animal care skills. Familiarity with medical imaging equipment, laboratory diagnostics, and veterinary practice management software is typically required. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication with pet owners and team members are important soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate diagnoses, effective treatments, and strong client trust, all of which are vital for animal health and successful practice management.

What is the difference between Veterinary Doctor vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectVeterinary DoctorVeterinary Technician
CredentialsVeterinary degree (DVM or VMD), licensureAssociate degree or certification in veterinary technology
Work EnvironmentPerform surgeries, diagnose, prescribe treatmentsAssist in procedures, perform tests, client communication
Industry UsageVeterinary clinics, hospitals, researchVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals, labs

Veterinary Doctors and Veterinary Technicians work closely in animal healthcare. While Veterinary Doctors diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries, Veterinary Technicians support these tasks through testing, assisting in procedures, and client education. Both roles are essential in veterinary practice, but Veterinary Doctors hold advanced credentials and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Veterinary Doctor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,527 per year, or $79.6 per hour.

Emergency Veterinary Doctor Coordinator

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support specific veterinarian(s) during shifts by managing workflow, documentation, and communication.

  • Coordinate and delegate responsibilities such as diagnostic scheduling, client communication, and outpatient procedures.

  • Act as a point of contact for referral transfers and assist with outpatient client management.

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Doctor Coordinator

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

Emergency Veterinary Doctor Coordinator

Never a dull moment in the ER! Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another? Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different and there’s never the same case twice!

What you’ll do:
  • Directly supports specific doctor(s) for a given shift; may support different doctors within a department at different times
  • Ensures follow through of departmental workflow for the supported doctor(s)
  • Collaborates on scheduling of consults, transfers, and diagnostics
  • Delegates team responsibilities as appropriate to team members (rounding cases, planning and managing diagnostic scheduling and information, etc.)
  • Acts as point of contact for referral partner transfers/inquiries if doctor is unavailable
  • Provides departmental client communication for cases (i.e. concerns, care plan discussions, Q&A in absence of doctor, etc.)
  • Drafts medical record documentation for supported doctor(s). Creates initial patient history, documents/gathers initial vital statistics and treatment orders, scribes referral letter and discharge/dismissal letter for doctor review.
  • Monitors e-mails and voicemails for doctor(s)
  • Assists with and ensures completion of outpatient procedures as required by doctor(s) (bandage changes, post-operative radiographs, diagnostic samples, medication administration, etc.)
  • May escort outpatient clients to and from exam rooms and prepare/maintain exam rooms
  • May act as a mentor or trainer for team members
  • May coordinate and delegate prescription refills to team members
Who you are:
  • Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired
  • Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
  • Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perks and Benefits include:
  • Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Vision and Dental
  • HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
  • Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
  • Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

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