How much does a Research Veterinarian make in Boston, MA? The average Research Veterinarian salary in Boston, MA is $154,011 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $127,284 and $185,334. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Research Veterinarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Veterinarian Salary $102,950 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research Veterinarian Salary $127,284 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research Veterinarian Salary $154,011 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research Veterinarian Salary $185,334 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research Veterinarian Salary $213,852 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
25% $127,284 10% $102,950 90% $213,852 75% $185,334 $154,011 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Communication Skills: Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.

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anesthesia: Administering and controlling sedations and narcotics to help patients relieve pain during various surgeries and treatments.

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laboratory testing: Performing medical procedures and testing of blood and urine samples or body substances to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatments.

Communication Skills 0.1%
anesthesia 0.1%
laboratory testing 0.01%
Others 99.79%

Job Description for Research Veterinarian

Research Veterinarian provides medical services in support of the health of animals that are part of medical research and studies. Prescribes medications, establishes and administers treatment plans, and performs surgeries on animals. Being a Research Veterinarian provides oversight of animal care and laboratory protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements. Requires an applicable state license to practice. Additionally, Research Veterinarian requires a PhD in veterinary medicine. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Research Veterinarian's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Research Veterinarian salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Research Veterinarian, the highest Research Veterinarian salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Research Veterinarian salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Research Veterinarian salary is in Miami, FL, where the Research Veterinarian salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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