Veterinarians roles in the UK earn a median of £41,447 per year, equivalent to £24.88 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.2% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £29,972 to £64,939 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£41,447
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£24.88
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-8.2%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£41,901 – £42,136
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Veterinarians roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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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.