Veterinarians
SOC 2240 · Professional Occupations
Skilled Worker Eligible —
Minimum salary: £49,500.00/yr
(£25.38/hr)
Salary vs Visa Threshold
Market median is below the going rate.
You may need an above-average salary offer to qualify.
Median Salary
£45,362.00
Going Rate (standard)
£49,500.00
Market Median
£45,362.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
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007 Taxi Limited
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0086 Ltd
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00Nation Limited
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012 Global Ltd
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01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
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09 Care Limited
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0xA Technologies Ltd
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1000heads Ltd
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1000 Trades Limited
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100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
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100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
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100Starlings Ltd
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10:10 Games Limited
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10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
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1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
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101 A+D Ltd.
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101 Byres Road Limited
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101 Harley Street LTD
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Top Cities for Sponsorship
Cities with the most Skilled Worker sponsors.
1
London
Sponsors
33,777
2
Birmingham
Sponsors
2,877
3
Manchester
Sponsors
2,705
4
Leicester
Sponsors
1,334
5
Glasgow
Sponsors
1,229
6
Bristol
Sponsors
1,187
7
Edinburgh
Sponsors
1,060
8
Leeds
Sponsors
1,013
9
Nottingham
Sponsors
982
10
Ilford
Sponsors
911
Skilled Worker Visa Trend
Latest data: 2025 Q4
Visas Granted
13,795
Refused
1,718
Approval Rate
84.34%
YoY Change
-25.3%
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Generalist medical practitioners
Median
£51,756.00
Specialist medical practitioners
Median
£88,997.00
Physiotherapists
Median
£37,917.00
Occupational therapists
Median
£37,201.00
Speech and language therapists
Median
£35,002.00
Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
Median
£38,230.00
Clinical psychologists
Median
£45,954.00
Other psychologists
Median
£34,250.00
Therapy professionals n.e.c.
Median
£32,287.00
Midwifery nurses
Median
£39,327.00
Community nurses
Median
£33,764.00
Specialist nurses
Median
£41,095.00
Nurse practitioners
Median
£41,392.00
Mental health nurses
Median
£40,028.00
Children's nurses
Median
£34,173.00
Other nursing professionals
Median
£36,775.00
Pharmacists
Median
£47,508.00
Optometrists
Median
£38,743.00
Dental practitioners
Medical radiographers
Median
£44,324.00
Paramedics
Median
£50,294.00
Podiatrists
Median
£35,920.00
Other health professionals n.e.c.
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£38,033.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary for Veterinarians on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Veterinarians (SOC 2240) is £49,500.00 per year.
The actual minimum you need is the higher of the going rate and the general salary threshold (£38,700 for most applicants).
How many UK employers sponsor Veterinarians roles?
There are currently 118,283 active UK employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Note: not all sponsors actively recruit for every SOC code — the count reflects total Skilled Worker licence holders.
Which UK cities have the most sponsorship opportunities?
The top cities by number of Skilled Worker sponsors are:
London (33,777), Birmingham (2,877), Manchester (2,705), Leicester (1,334), Glasgow (1,229).
Also see: Veterinarians salary details