Average Veterinarian Salary 2011

Salary level in veterinary mostly depends on the prestige of an employer a veterinary works for. Usually, the lowest pay is found in various state or charity organizations, such as animal shelters, while the highest pay is found in the private pet hospitals. The average veterinarian salary for 2011 is expected to be around $70,000, but it can range from little over $50,000 and up to $145,000 a year.