As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Veterinary Nurse in the US is $122,752, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,361 weekly, or $10,229 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Veterinary Nurse in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Veterinary Nurse in the US vary widely, spanning from $99,010 to $135,431. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,325) and 75th percentile ($129,389), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,431 per year. This $19,064 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Internal Medicine, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Veterinary Nurse often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Veterinary Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $99,010 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $110,325 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $122,752 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $129,389 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Veterinary Nurse Salary $135,431 US May 18, 2021
25% $110,325 10% $99,010 90% $135,431 75% $129,389 $122,752 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Veterinary Nurse ?

Paraveterinary workers are those people who assist a veterinary physician in the performance of their duties, or carry out animal health procedures autonomously as part of a veterinary care system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant and veterinary technologist, and variants with the prefix of 'animal health'. The scope of practice varies between countries, with some countries allowing suitably qualified paraveterinary workers a scope of autonomous practice, including minor surgery, whilst others re...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Veterinary Nurse in the United States. The base salary for Veterinary Nurse ranges from $110,325 to $129,389 with the average base salary of $122,752. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,860 to $157,869 with the average total cash compensation of $124,788.

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