Veterinarian Jobs in Pennsylvania

Veterinarian jobs in Pennsylvania draw steady demand across companion animal practices, equine medicine, and agricultural and livestock settings, with openings at every career stage from new graduate to board-certified specialist. The most active hiring concentrates in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where employers such as the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, and Banfield Pet Hospital maintain consistent veterinarian staffing. Emergency and critical care, internal medicine, and mixed-practice roles are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top employerDESORT STAFFING
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring57
Work type91% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Farm Manager / Veterinarian
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Farm Manager / Veterinarian
Lampire Biological Laboratories
Ottsville, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
$175k - $225k/yr

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Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
Mission Pet Health
Seven Fields, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$120k - $140k/yr
10,000+

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Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian
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Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Washington, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
$108k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
Vetcor
Verona, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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ER Associate Veterinarian
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ER Associate Veterinarian
VCA Animal Hospitals
Springfield, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
10,000+

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Veterinarian Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
12 jobs
York
6 jobs
Pittsburgh
5 jobs
Allentown
4 jobs
Media
3 jobs
Monroeville
3 jobs
Erie
2 jobs
Beaver
2 jobs
DuBois
2 jobs

Veterinarian Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • DESORT STAFFING16
  • IndeVets6
  • VCA Animal Hospitals6
  • Petco5
  • VEG ER for Pets5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in veterinarian jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active veterinarian license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
  • Experience with electronic medical records systems used in veterinary practice
  • Proficiency in performing routine and emergency surgical and diagnostic procedures
  • Strong communication skills for client education and multi-staff coordination
  • USDA accreditation or willingness to obtain accreditation for food animal or mixed practices

Veterinarian Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a veterinarian in Pennsylvania?

You must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited program and then obtain licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine, which requires passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Law Examination. Applications are submitted to the State Board, which sits under the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. Veterinarians who hold an active license in another state may apply for Pennsylvania licensure by endorsement.

How much do veterinarians make in Pennsylvania?

Veterinarians in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $133,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $268,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire veterinarians in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania veterinarian roles are posted by DESORT STAFFING, IndeVets, and VCA Animal Hospitals and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of urban specialty hospitals, rural mixed practices, and anchor institutions like the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine creates a wide range of employer types across the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most veterinarian jobs?

Philadelphia, York, and Pittsburgh account for the most veterinarian openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense urban pet population and the presence of major referral and specialty hospitals, while Pittsburgh's growing suburban corridor supports a strong network of general and emergency practices, and smaller metro areas reflect demand from both companion animal clinics and the agricultural communities that rely on large animal and mixed-practice veterinarians.

Are there remote veterinarian jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. About 9% of veterinarian openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The positions most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are veterinary telehealth consultations, medical director advisory roles, and insurance or pharmaceutical industry positions that draw on a veterinarian's clinical credentials.

How can I get hired as a veterinarian in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a rotating or specialty internship at a Pennsylvania referral hospital, such as those offered through the University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital or BluePearl's network, which accept new graduates and provide structured supervised caseloads. General practice associate roles at corporate groups operating across the state regularly hire new graduates with a Pennsylvania license in hand. Candidates without a completed DVM can build toward veterinary careers through licensed veterinary technician roles, which demonstrate hands-on clinical competency and often lead to internal referrals once degree requirements are met.

Where can I find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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