Doctor of veterinary medicine demographics and statistics in the US
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Doctor of veterinary medicine gender statistics
49.3% of doctors of veterinary medicine are women and 50.7% of doctors of veterinary medicine are men.
- Male, 50.7%
- Female, 49.3%
Doctor of veterinary medicine gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$143,298
Female income
$122,582
Doctor of veterinary medicine gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in doctor of veterinary medicine positions over time. Currently, 49.3% of doctors of veterinary medicine are female.
Doctor of veterinary medicine gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2011 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2012 | 62.57% | 37.43% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2015 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2016 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2017 | 56.42% | 43.58% |
| 2018 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2019 | 52.75% | 47.25% |
| 2020 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2021 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine related jobs gender ratio
We compared doctors of veterinary medicine with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine | 51% | 49% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Doctor of veterinary medicine demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among doctors of veterinary medicine is White, which makes up 82.9% of all doctors of veterinary medicine. Comparatively, 6.2% of doctors of veterinary medicine are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of doctors of veterinary medicine are Asian.
- White, 82.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Doctor of veterinary medicine race
| Doctor of veterinary medicine race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine race and ethnicity over time
See how doctor of veterinary medicine racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Doctor of veterinary medicine race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.66% | 1.51% | 3.78% | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 88.67% | 1.54% | 3.73% | 4.45% |
| 2012 | 89.43% | 1.15% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2013 | 88.45% | 1.71% | 3.52% | 5.03% |
| 2014 | 87.23% | 1.29% | 3.76% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 87.45% | 1.24% | 3.99% | 5.16% |
| 2016 | 88.10% | 1.35% | 3.26% | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 87.28% | 1.55% | 3.46% | 5.71% |
| 2018 | 85.45% | 1.65% | 5.19% | 5.55% |
| 2019 | 87.42% | 1.55% | 4.74% | 4.82% |
| 2020 | 83.06% | 0.82% | 5.61% | 5.35% |
| 2021 | 82.89% | 1.42% | 4.90% | 6.22% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown doctors of veterinary medicine have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino doctors of veterinary medicine have the lowest average salary at $132,373.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $152,228 |
| White | $141,747 |
| Black or African American | $151,051 |
| Asian | $140,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $132,373 |
Average doctor of veterinary medicine age
See how the average age of doctors of veterinary medicine varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Doctor of veterinary medicine age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 48 | 41 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 |
Doctor of veterinary medicine age breakdown
The average age of doctors of veterinary medicine is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the doctor of veterinary medicine population.
Doctor of veterinary medicine age breakdown
| Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine educational attainment
The most common degree for doctors of veterinary medicine is doctoral degree, with 59% of doctors of veterinary medicine earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Doctorate, 59%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Doctors of veterinary medicine by degree level
| Doctor of veterinary medicine degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 59% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Doctor of veterinary medicine employment statistics
Most doctors of veterinary medicine work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where doctors of veterinary medicine work
Below, you can see the size of companies where doctors of veterinary medicine work.
Doctor of veterinary medicine jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine jobs by company type
Employees with the doctor of veterinary medicine job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most doctors of veterinary medicine prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Doctor of veterinary medicine jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine jobs by industry
The most common industries for doctors of veterinary medicine are health care, education and technology.
Doctor of veterinary medicine industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 46% |
| Education | 22% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine turnover and employment statistics
Doctor of veterinary medicine unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for doctors of veterinary medicine between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Doctor of veterinary medicine unemployment rate by year
| Year | Doctor of veterinary medicine unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 0.37% |
Average doctor of veterinary medicine tenure
The average doctor of veterinary medicine stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 318 doctors of veterinary medicine resumes in Zippia's database.
Doctor of veterinary medicine tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Doctor of veterinary medicine LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of doctors of veterinary medicine that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine | 14.93% | - |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar doctor of veterinary medicine jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Gynecological Assistant | 11.62% | 12,590 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by doctors of veterinary medicine
The most common foreign language among doctors of veterinary medicine is Spanish at 69.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 69.7%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- French, 6.1%
- Korean, 6.1%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 6.0%
Doctor of veterinary medicine languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.7% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Korean | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 6.0% |
