State Public Health Veterinarian pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001033
- Class code
- 20001033
- Pay grade
- 18
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for State Public Health Veterinarian is $5,377 to $8,604 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $64,528 to $103,245 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001033.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $5,377 | $8,066 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,736 | $8,604 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $33.09 | $49.64 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Responsible for the overall management of veterinary public health issues for the Commonwealth. Provides consultation to health professionals regarding zoonotic diseases and other human/animal issues that have public implications; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Manages the overall Rabies Program for the state of Kentucky along with zoonotic disease epidemiology and consultant functions. Advises veterinarians and clinicians on rabies testing, vaccinations, and quarantine for animals. Provides guidance for suspected infected humans with testing and connecting with the Center for Disease Control to ensure the samples are collected appropriately and sent to the correct laboratory. Follows up on all positive rabies cases ensuring that all exposed individuals and animals are appropriately treated. Creates reports, presentations, and educational materials.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a master's degree in Public Health (MPH). EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of academic or practice experience in veterinary medicine. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master's of Science degree with courses in epidemiology and/or biostatistics will substitute for the Master's degree in Public Health. OR Equivalent, specialized training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics from the Centers for Disease Control will substitute for the Master's degree in Public Health. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a veterinarian by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. For Additional information refer to: https:// apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38842.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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