479 jobs in the UK have Veterinary Surgeon in the title, from 16 licensed sponsors. Inspiring Vet Care (213), CVS Group UK (89) and Medivet & Partners (44) have the most; 36 were posted in the last 7 days and 456 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 2240, minimum £49,500 at the standard rate. Most veterinarians in the UK earn between £39,572 and £66,716 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). The 413 adverts that state a salary have a median of £67,240. Of the 412 adverts whose pay we checked, 405 meet the standard rate and 7 more meet the new entrant rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Veterinary Surgeon roles fall under SOC 2240 (Veterinarians), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Veterinary Surgeon positions.
The going rate for SOC 2240 is £49,500 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £34,600 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total. For all jobs together, the Skilled Worker visa statistics show grants outside and inside the UK each quarter.