How much does a Veterinarian make in Utah?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Utah at $139,770 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Utah, after federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $100,579 annually ($8,382/month).

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

On a $139,770 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $100,579/year or $8,382/month. Federal tax: $22,279. State tax: $6,220. FICA: $10,692.

Is $139,770 a good Veterinarian salary?

$139,770 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Utah, about the same as the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Utah earn between $99,560 and $168,690.

How do Utah taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $139,770 is $6,220. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Utah, the top 10% earn over $215,720 and the bottom 10% under $75,970 (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 Utah 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 Utah (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in Utah

$139,770/year

≈ $67/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $99,560–$168,690

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$100,579/year

$8,382/month · effective tax rate 28.04%

Federal $22,279
State $6,220
FICA $10,692
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner$185,000–$385,000+ profit
Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)$165,000–$275,000+ bonus
Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet$155,000–$245,000+ bonus
Senior Equine Vet (Park City / Heber)$135,000–$215,000+ bonus
Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)$112,000–$165,000+ bonus
Senior Large Animal / Ag Vet$108,000–$155,000+ truck

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$100,579
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,382
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,868
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$22,279
State Tax	$6,220
FICA Taxes	$10,692
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.04%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Utah's veterinary market is anchored by Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine Logan (joint USU-WSU partnership program + ~30 graduates annually + the only UT-based veterinary program + the substantial USU-WSU 2+2 program with first two years at USU Logan + final two years at WSU Pullman), Banfield Pet Hospital UT (multi-location Mars Veterinary Health subsidiary), VCA Animal Hospitals UT (Mars Veterinary Health), the substantial UT independent veterinary practice, Hogle Zoo Salt Lake City + Loveland Living Planet Aquarium veterinary, Utah State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Logan (USU + USDA), the substantial UT large-animal ag veterinary (UT #11 US dairy + UT cattle + Mountain West livestock), plus the substantial UT exotic + equine + Park City + Wasatch Front companion animal market.

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$185,000–$385,000+ profit

Independent + equity-partner DVM · the substantial UT companion animal practice ownership

Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)

$165,000–$275,000+ bonus

Board-certified specialist · the substantial UT specialty referral · DACVS + DACVIM

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$155,000–$245,000+ bonus

Emergency + critical care DVM · the substantial UT 24/7 ER referral · DACVECC

Senior Equine Vet (Park City / Heber)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Equine DVM · the substantial Park City + Heber Valley + Sundance equine market

Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)

$112,000–$165,000+ bonus

Banfield + VCA UT corporate veterinary · Mars Veterinary Health

Senior Large Animal / Ag Vet

$108,000–$155,000+ truck

Large animal DVM · UT dairy + cattle + Mountain West livestock + USDA-APHIS

Senior Zoo / Exotic Vet (Hogle Zoo)

$115,000–$175,000

Hogle Zoo SLC + Loveland Living Planet Aquarium · exotic + zoo medicine

Senior USU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

$105,000–$155,000

USU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Logan · diagnostic pathology + USDA

Mid-Career Vet (3-7 yrs)

$95,000–$128,000

Associate DVM at UT practices · transitioning to senior band

New Vet (Step 1-3)

$82,000–$108,000

New grad DVM at UT corporate + private practices · entry band

Worth knowing: USU College of Veterinary Medicine joint USU-WSU 2+2 partnership is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US veterinary education partnership anchors and a feature most national veterinary surveys understate for UT. USU-WSU Joint DVM Program (the substantial USU-WSU 2+2 partnership program with first two years at USU Logan + final two years at WSU Pullman + ~30 graduates annually + the only UT-based DVM-track program + the substantial USU College of Veterinary Medicine animal science research + the substantial USU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Logan USDA-affiliated diagnostic pathology) supports substantial UT veterinary pipeline. Senior practice owners + board-certified specialists clear $165-385K+ profit. The substantial UT veterinary market (Banfield Pet Hospital UT + VCA Animal Hospitals UT Mars Veterinary Health corporate + the substantial UT independent veterinary practice + the substantial Hogle Zoo SLC + Loveland Living Planet Aquarium exotic + zoo veterinary + the substantial Park City + Heber Valley + Sundance + Wasatch Front equine veterinary) supports substantial UT companion + equine + exotic DVM work. UT large animal veterinary serves substantial Mountain West dairy + cattle + livestock + USDA-APHIS regulatory. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT veterinary proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Utah and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Utah 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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