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Veterinary nurses

SOC 3240 · Associate Professional Occupations

Skilled Worker Eligible — Minimum salary: £33,400.00/yr (£17.13/hr)

Salary vs Visa Threshold

Market median is below the going rate. You may need an above-average salary offer to qualify.
25th Percentile £21,118.00
Median Salary £26,666.00
75th Percentile £32,114.00
Going Rate (standard) £33,400.00
Market Median £26,666.00

Skilled Worker Sponsors

118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.

003 Ltd
Hounslow
A
007 Taxi Limited
Oxford
A
0086 Ltd
London
A
00Nation Limited
London
A
012 Global Ltd
London
A
01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
London
A
023 LTD
Edinburgh
A
09 Care Limited
Bradford
A
0xA Technologies Ltd
London
A
1000heads Ltd
London
A
1000 Trades Limited
Birmingham
A
100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
Birmingham
A
100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
Truro
A
100Starlings Ltd
London
A
10:10 Games Limited
Warrington
A
10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
Southport
A
1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
Billingshurst
A
101 A+D Ltd.
Bristol
A
101 Byres Road Limited
Glasgow
A
101 Harley Street LTD
London
A

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum salary for Veterinary nurses on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Veterinary nurses (SOC 3240) is £33,400.00 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 Veterinary nurses 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).

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