Louisiana boasts one of the top veterinary schools in the nation. That leads to a highly educated workforce and expert mentors across the state. Relief vets in Louisiana can look forward to well-educate colleagues.

Becoming a Relief Vet in Louisiana

Relief vets are in demand in Louisiana, and the state offers something for everyone – from nature lovers to bright city lifestyles. With a warm climate year-round, Louisiana is a great place for vacation or relocation.

Licensing

Veterinary licensing in Louisiana costs $570 for practitioners with more than 5 years of experience in another state. State boards are required and available to take online at your convenience. 

Salary

The average veterinary salary in Louisiana was $115,000 in 2023, 5% higher than 2022 but still just a shade under the national average. Compared to neighboring states, Louisiana beats all its neighbors except for Texas. 

State	Avg Salary	Tax Rate	Net Annaual
Texas	$129,830	0.00%	$129,830
Louisiana	$115,450	6.00%	$108,523
Arkansas	$112,550	5.90%	$105,910
Mississippi	$102,660	5.00%	$97,527

Veterinarian wages are highest in the New Orleans metro area, with Baton Rouge not too far behind. The non-metropolitan areas in the north are the lowest areas where pay data was available. 

Issues Pertinent To Relief Vets in Louisiana

With the high incidences of hurricanes and other emergencies, emergency preparedness is a hot topic for veterinarians in the Bayou State. 

Louisiana has a euthanasia vet tech license, similar to West Virginia and Nevada. This allows you as a DVM to leverage techs for that painful part of the profession.

Potential illnesses include:

• Leptospirosis 
• Heartworms
• Canine influenza
• Heat-related illnesses
• Dehydration

Balancing Work and Life In Louisiana

Louisiana is rich in history and culture. There’s also more to nature there than just the swamps! Let’s explore some traditional and unique ways to ensure that you get the work-life balance you need.

Let Holiday Vet help you get relief veterinarian work in Louisiana!