Veterinarian salary in Australian Capital Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $11,323 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Veterinarian salary of $101,323 — after $20,917 income tax and $2,026 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Veterinarian roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| The Animal Referral Hospital★ 3.7 | $189,083 | $181,950 – $196,197 |
| Vetlink Employment Service | $124,450 | $119,721 – $129,179 |
| Our Vet★ 2.5 | $120,228 | $115,923 – $124,534 |
| Vets for Pets★ 3.1 | $115,513 | $111,128 – $119,898 |
| VetPartners (AU)★ 2.7 | $103,740 | $88,920 – $118,560 |
| Australia Department of Environment★ 3.8 | $102,561 | $98,572 – $106,551 |
| Greencross Vets★ 4.2 | $92,500 | $85,000 – $100,000 |
| Seven Animal Health★ 1.9 | $77,607 | $74,832 – $80,383 |
| Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital★ 2.0 | $76,000 | $56,000 – $96,000 |
Veterinarian pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.