Careers · Veterinarians · Louisiana
Veterinarians in Louisiana
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 Louisiana the median pay is $124,370 a year, 4% below the national median of $130,100.
$124,370median pay in Louisiana, per year
$78,660–$141,140middle half earn
950employed in Louisiana
$130,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Louisiana
403open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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, Louisiana, annual.