Veterinarian salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — South Australia sits $13,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Veterinarian salary of $77,000 — after $13,620 income tax and $1,540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center★ 3.3 | $129,329 | $123,954 – $134,704 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $128,420 | $122,492 – $134,348 |
| VetLand Hospital and Emergency★ 1.1 | $126,000 | $70,000 – $140,000 |
| Greencross Vets★ 4.2 | $106,704 | $106,704 – $106,704 |
| Animal Emergency Centre★ 2.7 | $105,419 | $100,893 – $109,946 |
| Birdwood | $99,931 | $95,733 – $104,128 |
| Small Animal Specialist Hospital★ 3.3 | $99,755 | $95,395 – $104,115 |
| VetPartners (AU)★ 2.7 | $91,910 | $70,000 – $98,131 |
| Our Vet★ 2.5 | $90,207 | $86,008 – $94,406 |
| Southern Veterinary Partners★ 3.5 | $80,930 | $78,323 – $83,537 |
| The University of Adelaide★ 4.2 | $80,236 | $77,030 – $83,442 |
| AdelaideVet | $70,500 | $61,000 – $80,000 |
| National Veterinary Care★ 2.6 | $69,900 | $66,667 – $73,133 |
| Seven Animal Health★ 1.9 | $61,822 | $59,674 – $63,970 |
| Vetlink Employment Service | $60,158 | $57,830 – $62,486 |
Veterinarian pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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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.