National estimates for this occupation:

Employment (1)Employment RSE (3)Mean annual wage (2)
71,0601.4 %$105,240

How many veterinarians are there in the US 2020?

Veterinarian Demographics in the US The veterinarian workforce reached a whopping 47,693 in 2020!

How many veterinarians are there in the US 2019?

The number of people employed as Veterinarians has been growing at a rate of 2.01%, from 83,394 people in 2018 to 85,069 people in 2019.

How many veterinarians are part of the AVMA?

The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. Representing more than 97,000 members, we protect, promote and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve.

How many veterinary subspecialties are there in the US?

Now that your interest is piqued, you might want to learn more about the different types of veterinary specialists out there. There are 22 specialty organizations recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and some of them encompass multiple subspecialties.

How many veterinarians work in private practice?

Click on the interactive map above to find out. Most veterinarians work in private practice with 65.7% in clinics devoted exclusively to companion animals such as dogs, cats, pet birds and exotic animals.

How many men and women work as veterinarians in the US?

Find out how many men and women work as veterinarians in your state. Distribution of actively employed US veterinarians by state and gender 2003-2008. JAVMA, Vol 236, No. 4, Febr

How big is the job market for veterinarians?

Employment of veterinarians is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Increases in consumers’ pet-related expenditures are expected to drive employment in the veterinary services industry, which employs most veterinarians.