Staff veterinarian demographics and statistics in the US
Staff veterinarian demographics research summary. Zippia estimates staff veterinarian demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our staff veterinarian estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about staff veterinarians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 46,084 staff veterinarians currently employed in the United States.
- 59.5% of all staff veterinarians are women, while 40.5% are men.
- The average staff veterinarian age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of staff veterinarians is White (83.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.7%), Asian (4.7%) and Unknown (4.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 86% of what men earned.
- 15% of all staff veterinarians are LGBT.
- Staff veterinarians are 46% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Staff veterinarian demographics by:
Staff veterinarian gender statistics
59.5% of staff veterinarians are women and 40.5% of staff veterinarians are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Staff veterinarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Staff veterinarian gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,113
Female income
$63,591
Staff veterinarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff veterinarian positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of staff veterinarians are female.
Staff veterinarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2011 | 55.25% | 44.75% |
| 2012 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2013 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2014 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2015 | 48.98% | 51.02% |
| 2016 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2017 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2018 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2019 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2020 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2021 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
Staff veterinarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff 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% |
| Staff Veterinarian | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Staff veterinarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff veterinarians is White, which makes up 83.7% of all staff veterinarians. Comparatively, 5.7% of staff veterinarians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of staff veterinarians are Asian.
- White, 83.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Staff veterinarian race
| Staff veterinarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 83.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Staff veterinarian race and ethnicity over time
See how staff veterinarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff veterinarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.46% | 1.47% | 3.55% | 4.16% |
| 2011 | 89.47% | 1.50% | 3.50% | 3.97% |
| 2012 | 90.23% | 1.12% | 3.39% | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 89.25% | 1.67% | 3.29% | 4.55% |
| 2014 | 88.03% | 1.26% | 3.53% | 5.57% |
| 2015 | 88.25% | 1.20% | 3.76% | 4.68% |
| 2016 | 88.90% | 1.31% | 3.03% | 4.73% |
| 2017 | 88.08% | 1.51% | 3.23% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 86.25% | 1.62% | 4.96% | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 88.22% | 1.52% | 4.52% | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 83.86% | 0.79% | 5.38% | 4.87% |
| 2021 | 83.68% | 1.38% | 4.67% | 5.74% |
Staff veterinarian wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown staff veterinarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino staff veterinarians have the lowest average salary at $68,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,640 |
| White | $73,326 |
| Black or African American | $78,043 |
| Asian | $72,463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,568 |
Average staff veterinarian age
See how the average age of staff veterinarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Staff 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 |
Staff veterinarian age breakdown
The average age of staff veterinarians is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the staff veterinarian population.
Staff veterinarian age breakdown
| Staff Veterinarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Staff veterinarian educational attainment
The most common degree for staff veterinarians is doctoral degree, with 50% of staff veterinarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Staff veterinarians by degree level
| Staff veterinarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Staff veterinarian employment statistics
Most staff veterinarians work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where staff veterinarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff veterinarians work.
Staff veterinarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Staff veterinarian jobs by company type
Employees with the staff veterinarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff veterinarians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Staff veterinarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 17% |
Staff veterinarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for staff veterinarians are non profits, education and health care.
Staff veterinarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Government | 12% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Staff veterinarian turnover and employment statistics
Staff veterinarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff veterinarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff veterinarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff 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 staff veterinarian tenure
The average staff veterinarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 staff veterinarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff veterinarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Staff veterinarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Staff Veterinarian | 14.93% | - |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar staff veterinarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| General Pediatrician | 9.88% | 42,460 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager And Counselor | 13.00% | 43,780 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | 47,352 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff veterinarians
The most common foreign language among staff veterinarians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
Staff veterinarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |
