Veterinarians roles in the UK earn a median of £49,500 per year, equivalent to £25.06 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 0.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £44,000 in North West to £54,000 in South East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £51,058/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£49,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£25.06
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-0.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£ – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Veterinarians across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South East | £54,000 |
| East | £52,000 |
| Scotland | £51,500 |
| London | £50,000 |
| South West | £49,000 |
| East Midlands | £49,000 |
| West Midlands | £48,500 |
| Wales | £48,500 |
| North East | £48,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £48,000 |
| North West | £44,000 |
| UK | £49,500 |
Annual pay fell by -0.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Veterinarians.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Veterinarians in the UK is £49,500 per year (about £25.06 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Veterinarians earn between £ and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Veterinarians pay fell by -0.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Veterinarians is in South East, at £54,000 per year.
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Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal injuries, diseases and disorders, and advise on preventative action. They may work in practices, specialising according to their location in either a rural or urban area, or in the public sector or associated industries such as pharmaceuticals, food production or drug regulation.
Entrants will require a university degree in veterinary science and registration as a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Pre-entry experience in a veterinary practice may be required for entry to a university veterinary school.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.