- Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as
Vet | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
Vets typically work around 40 to 45 hours per week.
As a Vet you will typically work on call.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
| Average salary |
| 27,134 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Vet
Big gender gap
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27,740 GBP
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22,176 GBP
Average salary for part-time Vet
Average salary for full-time Vet
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15,474 GBP
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13,195 GBP
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17,015 GBP
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27,134 GBP
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22,176 GBP
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27,740 GBP
Salary over time for Vet
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24,468 GBP
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24,338 GBP
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24,823 GBP
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25,084 GBP
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26,076 GBP
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26,826 GBP
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27,134 GBP
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26,359 GBP
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28,008 GBP
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Future outlook for Vets
Very good outlook
87 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) Vet - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Vet and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Vet interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
