Veterinarians
Care for the health of animals.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $51.11 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 16.8% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Large Animal Veterinarian Small Animal Veterinarian Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM) See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Veterinarians *
U S |
$41.23 | $51.55 | $66.39 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$41.93 | $51.11 | $61.12 |
Central Minnesota |
$41.45 | $51.42 | $63.3 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$38.98 | $47.59 | $52.69 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$39.46 | $49.54 | $53.21 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$39.81 | $49.27 | $60.88 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$39.73 | $48.39 | $51.51 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$44.24 | $51.39 | $61.57 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1690 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Veterinarians most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Current Demand
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