Healthcare Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Veterinarian Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median veterinarian salary in Shreveport, LA is $87,771 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$87,771
vs State Avg
$-6,196
vs National
$-15,489
Cost of Living
85%

Veterinarian Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level veterinarian earns around $57,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,800
$-10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$89,250
$-15,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,750
$-23,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $55,420
25th Percentile $68,340
Median (50th) $87,771
75th Percentile $114,240
90th Percentile $148,070

Veterinarian Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$101,195
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$94,999
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$90,869
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$88,804
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Veterinarian in Shreveport

Education

Most veterinarian positions require a doctoral degree. Shreveport and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

DiagnosisSurgeryPharmacologyAnimal HandlingClient CommunicationRadiology

Job Outlook

Nationally, veterinarian employment is projected to grow 19% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.