How much does a Veterinarian make in Vermont?

The average Veterinarian salary in Vermont is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $93,625 annually ($7,802/month).

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

On a $130,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $93,625/year or $7,802/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $6,496. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Veterinarian salary?

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

How do Vermont taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $6,496. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.0%.

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 Vermont 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 Vermont (2026)

The average Veterinarian in Vermont earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $93,625/year ($7,802/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$93,625
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,802
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,601
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$45/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$6,496
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.98%

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Veterinarian Salary Ranges in Vermont

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

Vermont's veterinarian market is anchored by VT dairy + livestock vet (the substantial VT dairy industry + Cabot Cooperative + Saint Albans Cooperative + the substantial VT dairy farm vet + the substantial VT large animal practice), VT companion animal vet (Banfield Pet Hospital + VCA Animal Hospitals + the substantial VT corporate vet rollup + the substantial post-2020 VT companion animal demand), post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-work-enabled migration driving substantial VT cash-pay vet growth), VT equine vet (the substantial VT horse + equestrian + the substantial Stowe + Manchester + Lake Champlain UHNW horse), Vermont Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Randolph + UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pre-vet + the substantial UVM CALS, plus VT has NO in-state DVM-granting institution (closest: Cornell University Ithaca NY + Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton MA + Penn Vet Philadelphia).

Sr Specialist Vet (Oncology / Cardio / Surgery)

$148,000–$265,000+ bonus

Boarded DACVO + DACVS + DACVIM at Burlington specialty practice

Sr Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

Burlington + Rutland emergency vet · post-2020 VT pet emergency growth

Sr Equine Vet (VT Horse + UHNW)

$108,000–$185,000+ bonus

VT equestrian + Stowe + Manchester + Lake Champlain UHNW horse

Sr Large Animal / Dairy Vet

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

VT dairy farm vet · the substantial VT dairy industry + Cabot + Saint Albans

Sr Small Animal GP (Corporate)

$118,000–$165,000+ bonus

Banfield + VCA + corporate GP · Burlington + Rutland + Stowe + Manchester

Sr Cash-Pay Private Practice (Burlington UHNW)

$118,000–$235,000+ bonus

Cash-pay private · Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW + Lake Champlain

Sr Exotic / Zoological Vet

$98,000–$165,000+ bonus

VT exotic + the substantial Burlington exotic vet practice

Sr Mobile / House-Call Vet

$105,000–$165,000+ bonus

Mobile vet · Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + rural VT

Mid-Level Vet (3-6 yrs)

$95,000–$132,000+ bonus

Functional vet at VT practices · transitioning to senior band

New Grad Vet (DVM)

$92,000–$118,000+ bonus

VT new grad · Cornell + Tufts + Penn DVM pipeline (no VT DVM school)

Worth knowing: VT dairy + large animal vet + post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW cash-pay vet + VT NO in-state DVM-granting institution tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state dairy large animal + UHNW cash-pay + no in-state DVM cluster and a feature most national vet surveys understate for VT. VT dairy + large animal vet (the substantial VT dairy industry as one of country's premier US dairy clusters + Cabot Cooperative + Saint Albans Cooperative + the substantial VT dairy farm vet + the substantial VT large animal practice + the substantial VT post-2020 dairy cooperative consolidation). post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-work-enabled migration driving substantial VT cash-pay vet growth + the substantial Stowe + Manchester + Lake Champlain UHNW concentration). Banfield + VCA corporate vet rollup. Vermont Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Randolph + UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pre-vet. VT has NO in-state DVM-granting institution (closest: Cornell Ithaca NY College of Veterinary Medicine + Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton MA + Penn Vet Philadelphia + the substantial VT-Cornell + VT-Tufts seat sharing). VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT vet proposition.