Veterinary Surgeon roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2240 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most veterinarians in the UK earn between £39,572 and ~£66,716 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £49,500 (SOC 2240), sitting at the 43rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,644 below the median.
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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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