Veterinarian I pay range
State of Texas · class code 4125
- Class code
- 4125
- Pay group
- B24
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Veterinarian I is $65,104 to $106,634 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 4125.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Veterinarian series, which includes this class. 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs veterinary work by providing and coordinating veterinary and consultative services, investigating incidents of animal injuries or diseases, and disseminating information on disease control and eradication.
Examples of the work
Investigates incidents of animal health concerns, including disease outbreaks and deaths. Collects samples for bacteriological, pathological, and microscopic examinations to determine the presence of contagious diseases; and develops methods for disease control, vaccination, and eradication programs. Conducts prognostic and diagnostic evaluations and exams and vaccinates animals in various settings. Performs autopsies to determine cause of death and makes recommendations to prevent further loss. Analyzes animal health data, including autopsy reports, to determine cause of illness or death and recommends actions to prevent further occurrences.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in veterinary work. Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine with a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine, or equivalent veterinary medical degree, as required for licensure.
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a veterinarian by the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 801; and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 571.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Veterinarian I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $7,971 | $11,159 | $95,652 to $133,908 |
| Illinois | $73,620 | $111,684 | $73,620 to $111,684 |
| Oklahoma | $36,784 | $152,428 | $36,784 to $152,428 |
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.