Veterinary Specialist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002334
- Class code
- 32002334
- Pay group
- MH22
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Veterinary Specialist is $95,752 to $157,990 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002334.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). 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 12/2020.
What the state says the job is
Lab Pathology Role These positions are to serve the needs of the animal owning citizens of North Carolina by providing specialized pathologic examinations of tissue specimens from species of animals. Gross examinations, diagnostic necropsies and microscopic examinations are the primary methods used. Responsibilities also include providing consultation to veterinary practitioners, lay clients, and producers, as well as, state and federal partners; and may include involvement in developing and implementing policies and procedures; organizing laboratory manpower, equipment and space; coordinating personnel functions; evaluating and developing new services. Works with other departments and state agencies on a cooperative basis for mutual goals.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine which includes pathology, bacteriology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, parasitology, toxicology, and therapy. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of livestock management and marketing practices. Considerable knowledge of zoonoses and reportable/notifiable diseases. Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine with a large, diverse animal collection. Working knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry. Skill in teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Skill in clinical and post-mortem examination of specimens of animals commonly kept ...
Minimum qualifications
Lab Pathology Role: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary pathology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or board eligible and two years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience. Zoo Pathology Role: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and must be certified by the American College Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or be able to obtain certification within 24 months of hire to be able to teach residents in the Zoo's residency program.
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Veterinary Specialist in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $118,399 | $175,231 | $118,399 to $175,231 |
| Missouri | $72,336 | $151,536 | $72,336 to $151,536 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.