Careers · Veterinarians · Kentucky
Veterinarians in Kentucky
Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals, ranging from pets and livestock to wildlife. They work in private clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, government agencies, and farms In Kentucky the median pay is $104,100 a year, 20% below the national median of $130,100.
$104,100median pay in Kentucky, per year
$73,920–$136,550middle half earn
1,190employed in Kentucky
$130,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
403open roles like this on employer career sites, 5 in Kentucky or remote
6employers hiring
32posted in the last 7 days
FL · CA · VAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningSpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
BiologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Education and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Veterinarians.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Veterinarians pay in other states
California · $163,920Maryland · $163,170Washington · $160,510New Jersey · $160,140Arizona · $152,020Massachusetts · $140,260District of Columbia · $134,530Illinois · $133,580Pennsylvania · $133,520Minnesota · $133,110
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against veterinarians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against veterinarians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.