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How much do veterinary health administration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary health administration in the United States is $82,725.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary health administration?

A Veterinary Health Administration job involves managing the operations and policies of veterinary clinics, hospitals, or organizations to ensure efficient healthcare delivery for animals. Responsibilities may include overseeing staff, handling budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining patient records. Professionals in this field work to improve veterinary services, streamline procedures, and support veterinarians in providing quality care. This role is essential in both private practices and larger veterinary institutions.

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In Veterinary Health Administration, your daily responsibilities often include coordinating scheduling and appointments, handling billing and insurance claims, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. You'll also support veterinary staff with administrative tasks, interact with clients to address their concerns, and help streamline clinic procedures for efficiency. This role frequently involves working in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities, and collaborating closely with veterinarians, technicians, and office staff. Your organizational skills and ability to communicate clearly are essential for keeping the veterinary practice running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in veterinary health administration, and why are they important?

Succeeding in Veterinary Health Administration requires a background in veterinary or healthcare administration, strong organizational abilities, and knowledge of industry regulations and terminology. Familiarity with veterinary management software, billing systems, and compliance standards is typically expected, along with relevant certifications such as Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) or similar credentials. Outstanding interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills set top candidates apart. These competencies are essential to efficiently oversee clinic operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support both veterinary professionals and clients.

What does a veterinary health administration do?

A veterinary health administrator manages the operations of veterinary clinics or hospitals, overseeing staff, finances, and compliance with health regulations. They coordinate patient care, handle administrative tasks, and may use management software to ensure efficient clinic functioning.
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Infographic showing various Veterinary Health Administration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,725 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Director, Compensation- Mars Veterinary Health

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Mars Veterinary Health
Veterinary Services • 10K+ employees

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 52 rated veterinary

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$173K - $271K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

JOB TITLE:
Director, Compensation- Mars Veterinary Health
LOCATION & SCHEDULE:
Los Angeles, CA, Full time
COMPENSATION:
$173,720.00 - $271,437.50
As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose - A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS - starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.
This role requires associates to work out of a MVH Hub location in North America | Tampa, FL | Vancouver, WA | Santa Monica, CA.
Why This Role Matters:
This role is responsible for compensation and rewards strategy and execution for VCA in collaboration and alignment with Mars Veterinary Health Total Rewards team and policies. The Director will develop and oversee the VCA Production based commission program for our network of Veterinarians. This role will be a strategic and collaborative partner ensuring rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with both business goals and Mars cultural values.
This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, stakeholder partnership, and a deep understanding of multi-unit operations. It has dual reporting into the MVH Total Rewards team to execute Mars signature processes across MVH and deliver impactful, data-informed compensation programs across VCA in alignment with the overall MVH strategy and direction. Within the VCA Business Unit, this role will work closely with the VP P&O, VCA, Finance, and Field Leadership to inform the design and deployment of compensation strategy and policies.
You Will:
Compensation & Benefits Program Leadership
  • In partnership across the Mars Veterinary Health businesses, design and manage compensation programs for VCA, including base pay and incentive plans
  • Lead annual compensation planning and deployment cycles for VCA (merit, bonus, living wage, market adjustments) with a focus on transparency and equity, and in alignment with the MVH leadership team and Mars signature processes.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices across VCA roles in alignment with Mars Veterinary Health policies and in coordination with the overall MVH businesses.
  • Partner with VCA leadership to advise on compensation decisions, pay equity, and emerging trends.

Provide support to Benefits Strategy and Administration for VCA.
  • Serve as key stakeholder and business unit representative across other total rewards initiatives and workstreams throughout the Mars ecosystem.
  • Implement and execute compensation and total rewards governance and process protocols consistent with Mars rewards roadmap as well as business unit financial objectives

DVM Commission Strategy
  • Develop and optimize commission structures for veterinary doctors at VCA in coordination with Mars Veterinary Health.
  • Collaborate with Field Leadership and Hospital Leadership to ensure commission plans are motivating, sustainable, and aligned with clinical excellence.
  • Manage a team of Commission Analysts responsible for the calculation of all commissions
  • Partner with Finance on all accounting of DVM Commission plans
  • Monitor and analyze commission performance, ROI, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on DVM compensation models, including production-based and hybrid structures.

Analytics & Governance
  • Lead compensation and commission analytics, modeling, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal governance, and Mars standards.
  • Maintain documentation and controls for all compensation and commission programs.

Leadership & Collaboration
  • Manage and mentor a team of compensation professionals.
  • Partner with P&O BPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Clinical leaders across VCA.
  • Work in coordination with Mars Veterinary Health Total Rewards to inform and deploy.

Your Experience Should Include:
  • Bachelor's degree required; CCP or other professional compensation certification
  • 15+ experience in human resources with progressive leadership w/in compensation or total rewards
  • Proven experience designing and managing performance-based incentive programs for a dispersed workforce.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process, governance and controls across a multi-site environment.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Salary: $173,720 - $271,438
Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.
Does this sound like you? Want to join an organization that values Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom? Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
What We Offer You:
  • Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
  • Fertility and family-building assistance.
  • Paid Parental leave.
  • Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
  • Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
  • Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Legal Plan.
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
  • Mental health support and resources.
  • Paid Volunteering.
  • Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
  • Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
  • Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
  • A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations:
  • Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
  • Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
  • The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
  • Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.

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