Small Animal Veterinarian Salary in Los Angeles, California

Small Animal Veterinarian Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Small Animal Veterinarian make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Small Animal Veterinarian in Los Angeles, CA is $132,282. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,819 to $140,348, with most professionals earning between $106,561 and $147,692.

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Small Animal Veterinarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $106,561 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $118,819 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $132,282 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $140,348 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Small Animal Veterinarian Salary $147,692 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $118,819 10% $106,561 90% $147,692 75% $140,348 $132,282 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Small Animal Veterinarian ?

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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140348
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
118819
140348
132282
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Small Animal Veterinarian in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Small Animal Veterinarian ranges from $118,819 to $140,348 with the average base salary of $132,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,819 to $140,348 with the average total cash compensation of $132,282.

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Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

Small Animal Veterinarian Salary in popular cities: San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco

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