Veterinary Assistant Salary in the UK
£17,500
per year
per hour
£7.50
per hour
per year
Veterinary Assistant - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant is £17,500 gross per year (£7.50 net per hour), which is £12,100 (-41%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Veterinary Assistant can expect an average starting salary of £12,600. The highest salaries can exceed £32,000.
A Veterinary Assistant can expect an average starting salary of £12,600. The highest salaries can exceed £32,000.
£12,600
Low
£17,500
Average salary
£32,000
High
£6.50
Low
£7.50
Average salary
£13
High
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Veterinary Assistant Salary Range
Among veterinary assistants, Early Career Vet Assistants have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled Senior Vet Assistants tend to have the highest salaries.
Veterinary Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Vet Assistant | £26K/year | +51% |
| Early Career Vet Assistant | £13K/year | -28% |
Veterinary Assistant - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Veterinary Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £12,600 gross per year. A mid career Veterinary Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £17,000, while an experienced Veterinary Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £26,400. Veterinary Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn £27,800 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Assistant
| Late Career | ▲ +59% |
| Experienced | ▲ +51% |
| Average Salary | £17,500/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
82%
82%
Male
18%
18%
Veterinary Assistant - Related Salaries
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