Veterinary nurses roles in the UK earn a median of £28,500 per year, equivalent to £16.23 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.5% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £24,000 in North West to £36,500 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £28,893/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£28,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.23
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.5%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,000 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Veterinary nurses across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £36,500 |
| West Midlands | £30,000 |
| South East | £29,500 |
| East | £29,000 |
| East Midlands | £27,500 |
| Wales | £27,500 |
| North East | £27,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,000 |
| South West | £26,500 |
| London | £25,500 |
| North West | £24,000 |
| UK | £28,500 |
Annual pay grew by +2.5% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Veterinary nurses.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Veterinary nurses in the UK is £28,500 per year (about £16.23 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Veterinary nurses earn between £25,000 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Veterinary nurses pay rose by 2.5% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Veterinary nurses is in Scotland, at £36,500 per year.
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Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
Entrants require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Entrants must obtain employment at an approved veterinary practice to gain practical experience and tuition with an employer for a minimum duration of two years. Candidates must also pass professional examinations before qualifying as a veterinary nurse.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.