As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Small Animal Veterinarian in California is $131,721. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,315 to $139,753, with most professionals earning between $106,109 and $147,066.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $106,109 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $118,315 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $131,721 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $139,753 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary | $147,066 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
A veterinary physician, usually called a vet, which is shortened from veterinarian (American English) or veterinary surgeon (British English), is a professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $122,915 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $125,449 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $129,121 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $122,821 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $119,970 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $127,432 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $123,079 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $116,849 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $143,270 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $142,941 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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