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

Job-title file

Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $127,725, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $127,725
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$89,618$194,002+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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 $127,725 for this role, 2% below that figure — about the 48th 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 · $127,725

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 $127,725, 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 $127,725 ranks #7 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$192,331 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$186,861 · 6

Department of Veterans Affairs

$162,360 · 30

Department of Health and Human Services

$158,322 · 346

Department of Commerce

$157,697 · 6

Smithsonian Institution

$154,263 · 9

Department of Agriculture

$122,030 · 1,661

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 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Thierry Work

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$207,360

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $207,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,360
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,360
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,360
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Thierry Work works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thierry earned $207,360 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Jenny Powers

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$173,965

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $172,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,965
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,965
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Jenny Powers works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jenny earned $173,965 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Erik Hofmeister

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$155,128

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $155,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,128
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,128
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Erik Hofmeister holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,128. Their pay grade is 14.

Jack Mortenson

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$149,091

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $149,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,091
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Salem
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,091
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Jack Mortenson is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Salem, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $149,091. They are classified at grade 13.

Michelle Verant

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$142,412

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $142,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,412
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,412
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Michelle Verant works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Michelle earned $142,412 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Laurie Baeten

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,500

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $134,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,500
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,500
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Laurie Baeten holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,500. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Shender

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,500

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $134,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,500
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,500
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Lisa Shender works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Lisa earned $134,500 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Valerie Shearn-Bochsler

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$133,487

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $133,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,487
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: I.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,487
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Valerie Shearn-Bochsler holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,487. Their pay grade is 13.

Susan Knowles

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$131,273

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $131,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,273
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,273
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Susan Knowles is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $131,273. They are classified at grade 13.

Della Garelle

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$128,460

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $128,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,460
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Carr
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,460
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 080323123
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Della Garelle is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Carr, Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $128,460. They are classified at grade 12.

Megan Kirchgessner

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,725

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Blacksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Storan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510180121
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Megan Kirchgessner is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Blacksburg, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $127,725. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Parkergraham

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,432

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $127,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,432
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,432
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Christine Parkergraham works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Lacey, Washington. Christine earned $127,432 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Christine Parker-Graham

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$124,352

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $122,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,352
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,852
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Christine Parker-Graham holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Lacey, Washington. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,352. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryan Dashek

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Joesph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

At Department of Interior, Ryan Dashek serves as a Veterinary Medical Science based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Kimberli Miller

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J. G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Kimberli Miller works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. Kimberli earned $116,362 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Anne Ballmann

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$113,378

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $113,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,378
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,378
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

At Department of Interior, Anne Ballmann serves as a Veterinary Medical Science based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,378. They are classified at grade 12.

Nancy Royer

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$111,406

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $111,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,406
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,406
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

At Department of Interior, Nancy Royer serves as a Veterinary Medical Science based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,406. They are classified at grade 12.

Marcos Isidoro Ayza

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$109,985

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,985
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Marcos Isidoro Ayza is a Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $109,985. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Penn

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$104,427

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $104,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,427
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lamar
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Hugh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,427
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 424175035
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Michael Penn works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Lamar, Pennsylvania. Michael earned $104,427 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jacob Veilleux

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$95,475

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $95,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,475
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,475
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Jacob Veilleux holds the role of Veterinary Medical Science at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,475. Their pay grade is 12.

Cynthia Lark

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,618

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Onalaska
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Ellen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 553560063
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701

Cynthia Lark works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Interior based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Cynthia earned $89,618 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.