How much does a Veterinarian make in Oregon?

The average Veterinarian salary in Oregon is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $90,063 annually ($7,505/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Veterinarian in Oregon?

On a $130,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $90,063/year or $7,505/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $10,058. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Veterinarian salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Veterinarian — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $10,058. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

19% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Small Animal Vet, Large Animal Vet, Veterinary Specialist, Emergency Vet.

How can a Veterinarian in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Veterinarian Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Veterinarian in Oregon earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $90,063/year ($7,505/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$90,063
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,505
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,464
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$43/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$10,058
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.72%

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Veterinarian Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$95,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$185,000

/year

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Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Oregon's veterinarian market is anchored by the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine Corvallis (the only AVMA-accredited DVM-granting institution in OR, ~58 DVMs/year), Banfield Pet Hospital HQ Vancouver WA (~1K Pacific NW + national HQ, Mars Veterinary Health subsidiary the country's largest small-animal hospital chain), Mars Veterinary Health Pacific Northwest network (Banfield + VCA combined ~80+ OR clinic sites), DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital Portland (24/7 emergency + specialty), plus substantial OSU CVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital + Mountain Park Animal Hospital + Pacific Veterinary Specialists Portland.

Senior Small Animal DVM (Portland / Bend)

$130,000–$215,000

Portland + Bend small animal practice · Mars Veterinary Health · independent practice · senior associate

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)

$215,000–$385,000+ TC

OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital · Pacific Veterinary Specialists · DoveLewis · board-certified surgery

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)

$185,000–$305,000

OSU VTH + Pacific Veterinary Specialists + DoveLewis · DACVIM credential premium

Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural OR)

$118,000–$170,000

Rural mixed practice · dairy + cattle + companion animal · eastern/western OR · senior associate

Senior Dairy / Beef Cattle Vet

$108,000–$165,000

Dairy + beef cattle practice · Tillamook + Eastern Oregon dairy belt · large animal specialty

Senior Academic Veterinarian (OSU VTH)

$130,000–$215,000

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine + Veterinary Teaching Hospital · teaching + clinical + research

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$155,000–$255,000

DoveLewis 24/7 ER · BluePearl Beaverton + Tigard · VCA emergency · DACVECC premium

Senior Equine Veterinarian

$118,000–$185,000

OSU equine practice · racing + sport horse specialty · willamette valley equine cluster

Mid-Career DVM (3-7 yrs)

$95,000–$135,000

Functional staff DVM · transitioning to senior band · partner-track at independent practices

New Grad DVM (0-2 yrs)

$80,000–$112,000

OSU CVM new grad · WSU + UC Davis + Colorado State regional pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Banfield Pet Hospital's national HQ Vancouver WA (just across the Columbia River from Portland) is the country's largest small-animal hospital chain and a feature most national veterinary-career surveys understate for the Portland metro market. Banfield (~1K headquarters employees + ~1,000+ US small-animal hospitals + ~1.5K Mars Veterinary Health Pacific Northwest combined network employees, founded 1955 in Portland and now owned by Mars Inc. as part of Mars Veterinary Health — the country's largest small-animal hospital chain by location count and by some revenue measures) operates substantial corporate-veterinary practice including the Banfield Optimum Wellness Plan model + telehealth integration + clinical guidelines + practice analytics. The Banfield Foundation + Banfield clinical research support OR + WA + national veterinary practice. The Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine Corvallis (founded 1979, ~58 DVMs/yr, one of 33 AVMA-accredited US veterinary schools) is the only OR DVM-granting institution. DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital Portland (~125 staff, the only 24/7 emergency + specialty animal hospital in OR's largest metro, founded 1973 as a non-profit veterinary hospital) anchors PDX emergency + specialty veterinary care. Tillamook + Eastern OR dairy belts support substantial dairy + beef cattle practice. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches senior specialty veterinary comp at $200K+ TC — Portland-metro residents face additional Multnomah PFA + Metro SHS pushing combined to 13.9%+ at $250K+.