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Veterinarian salary in Canada

How much does a Veterinarian make in Canada?

Average base salary

$133,867

The average salary for a veterinarian is $133,867 per year in Canada. 1.6k salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2026

Veterinarian job openings in Canada

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Locum DVM - Toronto/GTA
Juno Veterinary5out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Veterinarian in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Express Employment Professiona...
 
$290,000per year
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King Animal Hospital
 
$212,500per year
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Canada West Veterinary Special...
 
$212,500per year
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East Mountain Animal Hospital
 
$192,400per year
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Queen's University
 
$168,500per year
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Ontario SPCA and Humane Societ...
 
$149,444per year
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Highest paying cities for Veterinarians near Canada

  1. Vancouver, BC
    $162,342 per year
  2. Mississauga, ON
    $144,518 per year
  3. Calgary, AB
    $140,868 per year
  4. Edmonton, AB
    $139,578 per year
  5. Toronto, ON
    $139,408 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Veterinarian

The average salary for a Veterinarian is $133,867 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 11, 2026.

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Veterinarian salaries typically range between a low of $96,707 and a high of $185,305 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Veterinarian include Vancouver, BC at $162,342 per year, Mississauga, ON at $144,518 per year and Calgary, AB at $140,868 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Veterinarian include Express Employment Professionals ($290,000 per year) and King Animal Hospital ($212,500 per year).