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Veterinarians in Georgia

Want to work as a Veterinarians in Georgia? Below are the key facts. Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

What do Veterinarians Make in Georgia?

For veterinarians working in Georgia, the median annual wage is $115,220 per year (or roughly $55.39/hour).Pay can range from $70,280 at the 10th percentile to $203,370 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$70,280	$33.79
25th percentile	$98,270	$47.25
Median (50th)	$115,220	$55.39
75th percentile	$140,810	$67.70
90th percentile	$203,370	$97.77

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Georgia relative to the national average — is 0.96.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, veterinarians earn a median of $53,196 per year ($25.58/hour), above the Georgia median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 2,809,076 veterinarians in the U.S.. In Georgia alone, around 2,430 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,180 veterinarians.

Top Georgia Metros for Veterinarians

The largest metro-area employers of veterinarians in Georgia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	1,440	$127,150
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	130	$101,130
Athens-Clarke County, GA	130	$103,240
Savannah, GA	110	$105,310
Columbus, GA-AL	60	$96,560
Gainesville, GA	50	$119,450
Warner Robins, GA	50	$116,200

Top States for Veterinarians Employment

These states have the highest employment of veterinarians work.

State	Number Employed
California	8,510
Texas	5,940
Florida	5,480
Pennsylvania	3,220
New York	3,200
Illinois	2,950
North Carolina	2,950
Ohio	2,880
Virginia	2,560
Georgia	2,430
Colorado	2,380
Michigan	2,320
Minnesota	2,060
Missouri	2,020
Washington	1,940
Massachusetts	1,820
Wisconsin	1,760
New Jersey	1,750
Oregon	1,640
Tennessee	1,590

Highest-Paying States for Veterinarians

The highest-paying states for veterinarians.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$158,950
Washington	$155,060
District of Columbia	$153,200
New Jersey	$148,550
West Virginia	$134,290
Vermont	$134,240
Arizona	$132,810
Massachusetts	$131,500
New York	$131,330
Florida	$131,170

Skills

Key veterinarians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for veterinarians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, veterinarians typically:

• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
• Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
• Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
• Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
• Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
• Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
• Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
• Euthanize animals.
• Attend lectures, conferences, or continuing education courses.
• Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.
• Perform administrative or business management tasks, such as scheduling appointments, accepting payments from clients, budgeting, or maintaining business records.

Work Activities

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Processing Information
• Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat

Related Careers

Other careers like veterinarians include:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Nurse Practitioners
• Anesthesiologists
• Dermatologists
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• General Internal Medicine Physicians

Also Known As

Animal Anatomist, Animal Chiropractor, Animal Doctor, Animal Pathologist, Animal Physiologist, Animal Surgeon, Companion Animal Practitioner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet), Equine Dentist, Equine Vet (Equine Veterinarian), Horse Doctor, Laboratory Animal Care Veterinarian (Lab Animal Care Vet), Laboratory Veterinarian (Lab Vet), Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1131.00