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Veterinarian Salary in South Africa

Based on 513 job listings - 2026

Average salary
R 1 100 000 - R 1 150 000
Median salary
R 1 100 000 - R 1 150 000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 840K
25th percentileR 1M
MedianR 1M
75th percentileR 1M
90th percentileR 1M

50% of professionals earn between R 1 050 000 - R 1 150 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 1 100 000

Top cities

Workfromhome98 job openings
Johannesburg54 job openings
Durban40 job openings
Cape Town33 job openings
Pretoria31 job openings
Gauteng31 job openings
Centurion30 job openings
Eastern Cape30 job openings
Za30 job openings
Stellenbosch26 job openings
East London25 job openings

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Veterinarian

513 job openings

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The average salary for a Veterinarian in South Africa is ZAR 1 100 000 - ZAR 1 150 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 125 000 per year, based on 513 active job listings.

The cities with the most Veterinarian job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria. Workfromhome leads with 98 job openings.

Explore 513 Veterinarian job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.