SOC code 29-1131
There have been 409 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Veterinarians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 83.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $132,625. The top sponsor is Medical Management International, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
162 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Veterinarians. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Management International | 28 | 57.1% | $130,000 | CA |
| Vca | 21 | 100.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| Pathway Vet Alliance Llc Dba Thrive Pet Healthcare | 17 | 88.2% | $202,800 | CA |
| Veterinary Emergency Group | 17 | 100.0% | $126,318 | NY |
| Pathway Vet Alliance | 14 | 85.7% | $156,000 | CA |
| A Caring Doctor (Texas) P C | 12 | 91.7% | $127,500 | TX |
| University Of Minnesota | 8 | 62.5% | $35,347 | MN |
| Zaynab Satchu Dvm P C | 8 | 87.5% | $91,728 | NY |
| Bluepearl Vet | 7 | 71.4% | $160,000 | TX |
| Sage Veterinary Centers | 7 | 100.0% | $210,000 | CA |
| Ethos Veterinary Health | 6 | 83.3% | $154,539 | MA |
| University Of Wisconsin System | 6 | 100.0% | $144,724 | WI |
| Animal Surgical Center Of Michigan | 5 | 40.0% | $35,000 | MI |
| Louisiana State University And A M College | 5 | 60.0% | $35,990 | LA |
| Modern Animal | 5 | 100.0% | $188,926 | CA |
| Ocean State Veterinary Specialists | 5 | 100.0% | $89,440 | RI |
| Petco Animal Supplies Stores | 5 | 100.0% | $169,000 | HI |
| Schf Veg | 5 | 80.0% | $115,000 | NY |
| Urban Pet | 5 | 100.0% | $225,000 | CA |
| Vetncare | 5 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| A Caring Doctor P C | 4 | 50.0% | $111,250 | WA |
| Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | 4 | 100.0% | $47,500 | IA |
| Medvet Associates | 4 | 50.0% | $39,100 | IN |
| Poulsbo Veterinary Hospital Pllc | 4 | 25.0% | $64,251 | WA |
| The Castro Animal Hospitals | 4 | 50.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| University Of California Davis | 4 | 75.0% | $90,500 | CA |
| Brickell Bay Animal Hospital | 3 | 66.7% | $110,000 | FL |
| Clark County Humane Society | 3 | 100.0% | $96,000 | WI |
| Cumberland Animal Hospital | 3 | 66.7% | $150,000 | RI |
| North Carolina State University | 3 | 100.0% | $36,000 | NC |
| Oklahoma City Equine Clinic | 3 | 100.0% | $75,000 | OK |
| Vetct | 3 | 100.0% | $249,600 | WI |
| Veterinary Services Of Washington P C | 3 | 100.0% | $100,000 | WA |
| Vetiq Staffing | 3 | 33.3% | $97,347 | WA |
| West Chelsea Veterinary Care Pllc | 3 | 100.0% | $330,000 | NY |
| A Caring Doctor (North Carolina) P C | 2 | 50.0% | $139,964 | NC |
| Advanced Critical Care Emergency And Specialty Services – Palm Beach County | 2 | 50.0% | $176,000 | FL |
| Angel Wing Vets | 2 | 100.0% | $112,320 | CA |
| Animal Behavior Consultants Of Michigan | 2 | 50.0% | $48,848 | MI |
| Animal Emergency Specialty Center | 2 | 100.0% | $160,000 | TN |
| Avg Intermediate Holdings | 2 | 50.0% | $93,500 | FL |
| Bigfork Animal Hospital | 2 | 100.0% | $78,000 | MT |
| Charlotte Animal Referral Emergency Pllc | 2 | 50.0% | $100,000 | NC |
| Clearlake Veterinary | 2 | 50.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Colorado State University | 2 | 100.0% | $85,000 | CO |
| Compassion-First Pet Hospitals Of Washington Pllc | 2 | 50.0% | $175,000 | WA |
| Dsg Vet | 2 | 50.0% | $245,440 | CA |
| Homestead Animal Medical Center | 2 | 50.0% | $187,000 | FL |
| Lap Of Love Services | 2 | 50.0% | $90,500 | FL |
| Longmont Humane Society | 2 | 50.0% | $102,981 | CO |
Top states
Where Veterinarians E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 123 (35.1%) |
| NY | 42 (12%) |
| TX | 34 (9.7%) |
| WA | 25 (7.1%) |
| CO | 23 (6.6%) |
| FL | 19 (5.4%) |
| MA | 15 (4.3%) |
| WI | 13 (3.7%) |
| NC | 11 (3.1%) |
| IL | 9 (2.6%) |
| RI | 8 (2.3%) |
| MN | 8 (2.3%) |
| MT | 7 (2%) |
| MI | 7 (2%) |
| OR | 6 (1.7%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Associate Veterinarian | 97 |
| Veterinarian | 71 |
| VETERINARIAN | 39 |
| Emergency Veterinarian | 21 |
| Veterinary Resident | 17 |
| VETERINARY INTERN | 8 |
| Veterinarian | 7 |
| Lead Veterinarian | 7 |
| Veterinary Intern | 6 |
| Veterinary Anesthesiologist | 6 |
| ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN | 5 |
| Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident | 4 |
| New ER Doctor | 4 |
| Managing Veterinarian | 4 |
| Internal Medicine Specialist | 4 |
| Veterinary Internist | 3 |
| Veterinary Doctor | 3 |
| Veterinarian Associate Neurologist | 3 |
| Exotics Specialist | 3 |
| Clinical Behavior Medicine Resident | 3 |
| Chief of Staff | 3 |
| Veterinary Specialist | 2 |
| Veterinary Resident | 2 |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | 2 |
| Veterinary Criticalist and Nephrologist | 2 |
| Veterinarian Associate Oncologist | 2 |
| VETERINARY RADIOLOGIST | 2 |
| Staff Veterinarian | 2 |
| Small Animal Surgery Resident | 2 |
| Senior Veterinarian | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Veterinarians. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 53 | 94.3% | $120,000 | |
| FY2021 | 56 | 73.2% | $110,000 | |
| FY2022 | 63 | 79.4% | $140,000 | |
| FY2023 | 60 | 76.7% | $107,058 | |
| FY2024 | 61 | 88.5% | $160,000 | |
| FY2025 | 73 | 84.9% | $126,318 | |
| FY2026 | 43 | 88.4% | $165,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Veterinarians have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 409 Labor Condition Application filings for Veterinarians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 83.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Veterinarians on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Veterinarians on the E-3 visa is $132,625, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Veterinarians on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Veterinarians are: Medical Management International (28 filings), Vca (21 filings), Pathway Vet Alliance Llc Dba Thrive Pet Healthcare (17 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa veterinarians based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Veterinarians are based in: CA (123 filings), NY (42 filings), TX (34 filings).
Can Australians work as veterinarians on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Veterinarians is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
