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Veterinary salary
38 500 - 55 900 kr / month
Women earn 95% of what men do.
Hälso- & sjukvård
Salary progression Veterinary
Occupational Profile: Veterinarian
Veterinarians play a critical role in caring for animal health, from pets to farm animals and wildlife. Their work ranges from preventive care and vaccinations to diagnosing and treating various illnesses. This profession is not just a career but also a passion for many who love animals and want to contribute to their well-being.
Education and Qualifications
To become a veterinarian in Sweden, one must complete a university-level veterinary education, which typically takes five years. The education covers everything from basic animal health science to practical clinical skills. After completing the education, one must also become registered with the Swedish Board of Agriculture to practice as a veterinarian.
Salary and Financial Conditions
The average salary for veterinarians is currently 50 300 SEK per month, showing an increase from 48 500 SEK since the last measurement. Men in the profession earn an average of 49500 SEK, while women earn 49 800 SEK, meaning women earn 95% of what men do. This wage gap reflects a broader trend in the labor market but is relatively small within this profession.
Labor Market and Future Outlook
The job market for veterinarians is stable with good prospects, driven by an increasing demand for veterinary care. Veterinarians can work in a variety of areas including animal clinics, animal hospitals, research, and even in the public sector. Many veterinarians also choose to specialize in areas such as surgery, dermatology, or internal medicine to enhance their career opportunities.
Key Traits and Skills
To succeed as a veterinarian, it requires not only a solid education but also strong personal qualities. Empathy for animals and their owners is crucial, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations. Problem-solving skills and good communication skills are also important to explain treatment plans and provide advice to pet owners.
Possible Benefits
Benefits in the profession may vary depending on the employer but can include things like paid further education, which is important for career development in veterinary medicine. Other benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone, company car, and flexible working hours, which can make the profession more attractive.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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25-34 | 91% | 41100 kr | 44200 kr |
35-44 | 94% | 48600 kr | 50700 kr |
45-54 | 54800 kr | 56200 kr | |
55-64 | 53400 kr | 54500 kr | |
Snitt | 95% | 48200 kr | 50300 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 37100 kr | 42100 kr | |
25-34 | 97% | 38500 kr | 41900 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44700 kr | 46100 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 48900 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 51100 kr | 51900 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 51900 kr | 53500 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 45300 kr | 47100 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 37100 kr | 42100 kr | |
25-34 | 97% | 38500 kr | 41900 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44700 kr | 46100 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 48900 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 51100 kr | 51900 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 51900 kr | 53500 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 45300 kr | 47100 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 41900 kr | 44900 kr | |
35-44 | 49700 kr | 52000 kr | |
45-54 | 56800 kr | 58400 kr | |
Snitt | 91% | 49300 kr | 51500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 41900 kr | 44900 kr | |
35-44 | 49700 kr | 52000 kr | |
45-54 | 56800 kr | 58400 kr | |
Snitt | 91% | 49300 kr | 51500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 91% | 43900 kr | 47800 kr |
35-44 | 94% | 50200 kr | 53200 kr |
Snitt | 95% | 50200 kr | 52700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 97% | 38600 kr | 42800 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44500 kr | 46200 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 49000 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 50200 kr | 51200 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 49200 kr | 52400 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 46100 kr | 48000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 97% | 38600 kr | 42800 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44500 kr | 46200 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 49000 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 50200 kr | 51200 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 49200 kr | 52400 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 46100 kr | 48000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 91% | 52800 kr | 55800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 91% | 52800 kr | 55800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 91% | 40600 kr | 43500 kr |
35-44 | 94% | 48300 kr | 50300 kr |
45-54 | 54500 kr | 55900 kr | |
55-64 | 54500 kr | 55800 kr | |
Snitt | 95% | 47800 kr | 49800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 38700 kr | 39400 kr | |
25-34 | 97% | 38500 kr | 41700 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44700 kr | 46100 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 48900 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 51600 kr | 52400 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 53500 kr | 54200 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 45000 kr | 46700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 38700 kr | 39400 kr | |
25-34 | 97% | 38500 kr | 41700 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 44700 kr | 46100 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 48900 kr | 49800 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 51600 kr | 52400 kr |
65-68 | 103% | 53500 kr | 54200 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 45000 kr | 46700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 41300 kr | 44100 kr | |
35-44 | 49200 kr | 51300 kr | |
45-54 | 56100 kr | 57600 kr | |
Snitt | 91% | 48700 kr | 50800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 41300 kr | 44100 kr | |
35-44 | 49200 kr | 51300 kr | |
45-54 | 56100 kr | 57600 kr | |
Snitt | 91% | 48700 kr | 50800 kr |
About the data
All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.
All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.
Profession Veterinary has the SSYK code 2250, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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