Small animal veterinarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Small animal veterinarian demographics by:
Small animal veterinarian gender statistics
68.5% of small animal veterinarians are women and 31.5% of small animal veterinarians are men.
- Female, 68.5%
- Male, 31.5%
Small animal veterinarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.5% |
| Male | 31.5% |
Small animal veterinarian gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,016
Female income
$58,840
Small animal veterinarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in small animal veterinarian positions over time. Currently, 68.5% of small animal veterinarians are female.
Small animal veterinarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2011 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2012 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2013 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
| 2014 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2015 | 39.33% | 60.67% |
| 2016 | 35.12% | 64.88% |
| 2017 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2018 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2019 | 33.36% | 66.64% |
| 2020 | 29.51% | 70.49% |
| 2021 | 31.52% | 68.48% |
Small animal veterinarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared small animal veterinarians 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% |
| Small Animal Veterinarian | 32% | 68% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Small animal veterinarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among small animal veterinarians is White, which makes up 83.6% of all small animal veterinarians. Comparatively, 5.8% of small animal veterinarians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of small animal veterinarians are Asian.
- White, 83.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.8%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Small animal veterinarian race
| Small animal veterinarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 83.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Small animal veterinarian race and ethnicity over time
See how small animal veterinarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Small animal veterinarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.40% | 1.48% | 3.57% | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 89.40% | 1.51% | 3.52% | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 90.17% | 1.12% | 3.41% | 4.24% |
| 2013 | 89.18% | 1.68% | 3.31% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 87.96% | 1.26% | 3.55% | 5.61% |
| 2015 | 88.19% | 1.20% | 3.78% | 4.72% |
| 2016 | 88.83% | 1.32% | 3.05% | 4.77% |
| 2017 | 88.01% | 1.52% | 3.25% | 5.28% |
| 2018 | 86.19% | 1.62% | 4.98% | 5.11% |
| 2019 | 88.15% | 1.52% | 4.53% | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 83.80% | 0.79% | 5.40% | 4.91% |
| 2021 | 83.62% | 1.38% | 4.69% | 5.78% |
Small animal veterinarian wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown small animal veterinarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino small animal veterinarians have the lowest average salary at $63,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,412 |
| White | $68,252 |
| Black or African American | $72,832 |
| Asian | $67,416 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,645 |
Average small animal veterinarian age
See how the average age of small animal veterinarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Small animal veterinarian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 48 | 41 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 |
Small animal veterinarian age breakdown
The average age of small animal veterinarians is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the small animal veterinarian population.
Small animal veterinarian age breakdown
| Small Animal Veterinarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Small animal veterinarian educational attainment
The most common degree for small animal veterinarians is bachelor's degree, with 44% of small animal veterinarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 37% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Doctorate, 37%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Small animal veterinarians by degree level
| Small animal veterinarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Doctorate | 37% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Company size where small animal veterinarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where small animal veterinarians work.
Small animal veterinarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Small animal veterinarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for small animal veterinarians are health care, government and professional.
Small animal veterinarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Small animal veterinarian turnover and employment statistics
Small animal veterinarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for small animal veterinarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Small animal veterinarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Small animal veterinarian 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 small animal veterinarian tenure
The average small animal veterinarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 small animal veterinarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Small animal veterinarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Small animal veterinarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of small animal veterinarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Geriatric Physician | 13.05% | 38,498 |
| Small Animal Veterinarian | 14.93% | - |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar small animal veterinarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Family Practice Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 64,140 |
| Exercise Specialist | 13.00% | 38,198 |
| Geriatric Physician | 13.05% | 38,498 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by small animal veterinarians
- Dutch, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Small animal veterinarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dutch | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |