Thinking of relocating? Before you make a move, you might want to consider the 9 countries where veterinarians enjoy the highest salaries.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the median annual salary of veterinarians living in the United States was $88,490 in 2015. That got us thinking about veterinarian salaries in other countries throughout the world. Where do we rank? And are the wallets greener elsewhere?
Investment company Insider Monkey gathered data from a survey administered by the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe as well as information Payscale.com to determine the top 9 highest-paying countries for veterinarians.
If you’re thinking of relocating to another country and still plan to practice veterinary medicine, then you should probably consider your salary options before you make any moves. Take a closer look at the pay in each of these countries before you take the leap. And keep in mind that there may be salary differences within any single country.
9. Denmark
8. Luxembourg
7. Germany
6. Canada
5. Qatar
4. Iceland
3. Switzerland
2. Netherlands
1. USA
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