Veterinarian Salaries
How much does a Veterinarian make in Ireland?
Total pay range
€50K - €72K/yr
€58K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€45K - €67K/yrBase pay
€5K - €5K/yrAdditional pay
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33 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Veterinarian
4-6 Years
€45K/yr
€45K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 23 Apr 2026
€45K/yr
€45K • €0
Veterinarian
1-3 Years
€44K/yr
€44K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 6 Nov 2025
€44K/yr
€44K • €0
Veterinarian
1-3 Years
€54K/yr
€54K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 13 Sept 2025
€54K/yr
€54K • €0
Veterinarian
1-3 Years
€43K - €49K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 5 Aug 2025
€43K - €49K/yr
Veterinarian
15+ Years
€82K/yr
€82K • €0
Ennis
submitted on 27 Jun 2025
€82K/yr
€82K • €0
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Veterinarian
15+ Years
€61K/yr
€61K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 1 Jun 2025
€61K/yr
€61K • €0
Veterinarian
7-9 Years
€60K - €70K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 1 Jun 2025
€60K - €70K/yr
Veterinarian
4-6 Years
€55K/yr
€55K • €0
Waterford
submitted on 9 May 2025
€55K/yr
€55K • €0
Veterinarian
10-14 Years
€67K/yr
€62K • €5K
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 31 Mar 2025
€67K/yr
€62K • €5K
Veterinarian
1-3 Years
€63K - €73K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 19 Feb 2025
€63K - €73K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Veterinarian salaries
How much does a Veterinarian in Ireland make?
The average salary for a Veterinarian is €57,750 per year or €28 per hour in Ireland, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €91,500 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Ireland is between €50,250 (25th percentile) and €72,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 28 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Veterinarian employees in Ireland as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Veterinarian in Ireland?
The highest salary for a Veterinarian in Ireland is €72,250 per year, €6,021 per month or €35 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Veterinarian in Ireland?
The lowest salary for a Veterinarian in Ireland is €50,250 per year, €4,188 per month or €24 per hour.
What is the salary trend for Veterinarians?
Veterinarians usually earn reasonably high salaries, with experienced vets earning somewhat over the national average salary. This reflects the role's long hours and reasonably high educational barriers to entry. They may have to respond to emergencies outside of their scheduled hours, since animals can fall ill at any time of day or on holidays. They are often employed by private clinics or hospitals, but some work with laboratories or zoos.

