Pay by occupation
Veterinarian salary in British Columbia
NOC 31103 · Veterinarians
Median veterinarian pay in British Columbia is $60/hr, with most earning between $35.58/hr and $86.54/hr — about $124,800 a year at full-time hours, or $90,663 after tax.
Median wage
$60/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$35.58/hr
per hour
High
$86.54/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$124,800
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$90,663
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
0%
gap to the national median of $60/hr
Income percentile
88th
where the median sits among British Columbia earners
Pay by occupation
Veterinarian salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $25/hr | $64.10/hr | $70/hr | $133,328 |
| Alberta | $40.75/hr | $62.50/hr | $88.94/hr | $130,000 |
| Ontario | $29.81/hr | $60/hr | $86.54/hr | $124,800 |
| British Columbia | $35.58/hr | $60/hr | $86.54/hr | $124,800 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.13/hr | $57.35/hr | $76.72/hr | $119,288 |
| Saskatchewan | $38.65/hr | $52.88/hr | $65/hr | $109,990 |
| Nova Scotia | $49.31/hr | $52.20/hr | $71.23/hr | $108,576 |
| Prince Edward Island | $29.33/hr | $51.82/hr | $71.23/hr | $107,786 |
| New Brunswick | $29.33/hr | $51.82/hr | $71.23/hr | $107,786 |
| Manitoba | $38.46/hr | $50.48/hr | $72.12/hr | $104,998 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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