Careers · Veterinarians · West Virginia
Veterinarians in West Virginia
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 West Virginia the median pay is $128,990 a year, 1% below the national median of $130,100.
$128,990median pay in West Virginia, per year
$82,770–$161,940middle half earn
390employed in West Virginia
$130,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in West Virginia
404open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in West Virginia or remote
7employers hiring
33posted in the last 7 days
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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 West Virginia
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, West Virginia, annual.