How much does a Veterinarian make in Oregon?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Oregon at $133,560 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Oregon, after federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $91,895 annually ($7,658/month).

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

On a $133,560 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $91,895/year or $7,658/month. Federal tax: $20,788. State tax: $10,659. FICA: $10,217.

Is $133,560 a good Veterinarian salary?

$133,560 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Oregon, 6% below the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Oregon earn between $98,570 and $154,410.

How do Oregon taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $133,560 is $10,659. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Oregon, the top 10% earn over $205,850 and the bottom 10% under $78,420 (BLS, May 2025). 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)

Average Veterinarian pay in Oregon

$133,560/year

≈ $64/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $98,570–$154,410

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$91,895/year

$7,658/month · effective tax rate 31.2%

Federal $20,788
State $10,659
FICA $10,217
Take-home

Pay by role in Oregon

Senior Small Animal DVM (Portland / Bend)$130,000–$215,000
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)$215,000–$385,000+ TC
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)$185,000–$305,000
Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural OR)$118,000–$170,000
Senior Dairy / Beef Cattle Vet$108,000–$165,000
Senior Academic Veterinarian (OSU VTH)$130,000–$215,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$91,895
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,658
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,534
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$44/hr
Federal Tax	$20,788
State Tax	$10,659
FICA Taxes	$10,217
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.2%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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+.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Oregon and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Oregon 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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