U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Veterinary Medical Science

Job-title file

Veterinary Medical Science

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $124,093, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $124,093
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,226$173,814+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Veterinary Medical Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Veterinarians — about 83,900 people — is $130,100. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $124,093 for this role, 5% below that figure — about the 45th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$73,920

$101,460

$130,100

$166,120

$215,700

Department of Interior median · $124,093

The bar is the range of annual wages for Veterinarians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Interior’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $124,093, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Veterinary Medical Science is held in 9 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $124,093 ranks #7 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$186,854 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$181,600 · 6

Department of Veterans Affairs

$166,500 · 23

Department of Health and Human Services

$153,354 · 314

Smithsonian Institution

$153,336 · 9

Department of Commerce

$151,258 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$115,172 · 1,511

Environmental Protection Agency

$0 · 1

Median total compensation for the Veterinary Medical Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Interior

Accounting 397
Administrative Officer 660
Archeology 605
Auditing 328
Biological Science Technician 1,061
Budget Analysis 1,019
Civil Engineering 1,159
Contracting 1,087
Custodial Working 265
Dispatching 313
Ecology 580
Education and Training Technician 778
Education and Vocational Training 819
Engineering Equipment Operating 721
Engineering Technical 462
Environmental Protection Specialist 398
Equipment Facilities, and Services 248
Facility Operations Services 578
Financial Administration and Program 781
Financial Clerical and Assistance 612
Fish and Wildlife Administration 279
Fish Biology 862
Forestry 284
Forestry Technician 1,608
General Attorney 538
General Business and Industry 850
General Engineering 228
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 4,489
General Physical Science 902
Geography 379
Geology 816
Geophysics 298
Grants Management 340
Guide 704
Human Resources Assistance 298
Human Resources Management 1,132
Hydrologic Technician 1,497
Hydrology 1,230
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 239
Information Technology Management 2,116
Laboring 263
Land Law Examining 212
Maintenance Mechanic 2,768
Management and Program Analysis 1,671
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,936
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,940
Motor Vehicle Operating 313
Outdoor Recreation Planning 387
Park Ranger 3,459
Petroleum Engineering 308
Program Management 647
Public Affairs 435
Rangeland Management 271
Realty 796
Safety and Occupational Health Management 277
Secretary 310
Training Instruction 207
Wildland Fire Management 259
Wildlife Biology 811
Wildlife Refuge Management 507

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Thierry Work

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$184,814

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $184,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,814
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,814
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thierry Work works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thierry earned $184,814 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jack Mortenson

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$154,258

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $151,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,258
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,858
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jack Mortenson is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $154,258. They are classified at grade 13.

Erik Hofmeister

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$150,713

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $150,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,713
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,713
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erik Hofmeister holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,713. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Verant

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$144,918

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $144,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,918
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,918
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Verant works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Michelle earned $144,918 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Valerie Shearn-Bochsler

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$127,541

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $127,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,541
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Shearn-Bochsler holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,541. Their pay grade is 13.

Laurie Baeten

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$126,468

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $126,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,468
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laurie Baeten holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,468. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Shender

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$126,468

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $126,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,468
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Shender works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Lisa earned $126,468 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Della Garelle

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$125,685

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $125,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,685
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Carr
Work county: Weld
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080323123
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Della Garelle is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Carr, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $125,685. They are classified at grade 12.

Susan Knowles

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Knowles is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Julia Lankton

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Lankton works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. Julia earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christine Parker-Graham

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$120,094

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $120,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,094
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lacey
Work county: Thurston
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,094
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Parker-Graham holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Lacey, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,094. Their pay grade is 12.

Megan Kirchgessner

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Blacksburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510180121
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Kirchgessner is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Blacksburg, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,198. They are classified at grade 13.

Kimberli Miller

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Monona
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553140025
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberli Miller works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Monona, Wisconsin. Kimberli earned $113,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Anne Ballmann

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Anne Ballmann serves as a Veterinary Medical Science based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Nancy Royer

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,013

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $106,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,013
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Willard
Work county: Skamania
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532526059
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Nancy Royer serves as a Veterinary Medical Science based in Willard, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,013. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Falendysz

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$101,453

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $101,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,453
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Falendysz holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,453. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Penn

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lamar
Work county: Clinton
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424175035
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Penn works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Lamar, Pennsylvania. Michael earned $95,657 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jacob Veilleux

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Veilleux holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Cynthia Lark

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Onalaska
Work county: La Crosse
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553560063
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Lark works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Cynthia earned $82,226 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.