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Veterinarians H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 29-1131
Employers filed 437 certified H-1B applications for veterinarians (July 2025 to June 2026), from 206 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $130,500 to $200,000, with a median of $159,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 58 | $157,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 50 | $149,000 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 29 | $125,500 | $158,500 | $198,500 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 26% |
| Level II (qualified) | 42% |
| Level III (experienced) | 16% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 17% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCA Inc. | 38 | $154,000 | 12 |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | 18 | $165,000 | 8 |
| North Carolina State University | 13 | $130,000 | 1 |
| University of Minnesota | 10 | $62,000 | — |
| Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC | 10 | $138,500 | — |
| A Caring Doctor (Texas), P.C. | 9 | $167,000 | 3 |
| Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital Inc. | 9 | $225,000 | 1 |
| Michigan State University | 8 | $137,500 | — |
| A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. | 8 | $209,500 | 2 |
| Cvp Operations Nc Pllc | 8 | $160,000 | — |
| Daly Vet Animal Hospital, Inc. | 8 | $225,000 | — |
| University of Illinois | 7 | $45,000 | — |
| Avpm Ca 42 Lp | 6 | $109,000 | — |
| Zaynab Satchu, DVM, P.C. | 6 | $184,500 | — |
| Anima Vet Group Inc. | 6 | $225,000 | — |
| University of California, Davis | 5 | $54,000 | — |
| Axis Vet Inc | 4 | $201,000 | — |
| Purdue University | 4 | $113,500 | 2 |
| Cornell University | 4 | $60,000 | — |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 4 | $145,500 | 3 |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Veterinarian, Associate Veterinarian, Emergency Veterinarian, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Resident, Clinical Assistant Professor, Lead Veterinarian, Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Medical Director, Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.