Veterinary Nurse Salary in the UK

£22,000
per year
per month
£1,550
per month
per year

Veterinary Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for a Veterinary Nurse is £22,000 gross per year (£1,550 net per month), which is £7,600 (-26%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Veterinary Nurse can expect an average starting salary of £17,500. The highest salaries can exceed £33,000.
£17,500
Low
£22,000
Average salary
£33,000
High
£1,300
Low
£1,550
Average salary
£2,150
High

Veterinary Nurse Salary Range

Trainee
£14,000
Low
£17,500
Average salary
£22,000
Experienced
£27,000
High
£33,000
Trainee
£1,090
Low
£1,300
Average salary
£1,550
Experienced
£1,800
High
£2,150
Student Veterinary Nurses have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Head Veterinary Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Veterinary Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Head Veterinary Nurse£28K/year
+25% 
Equine Veterinary Nurse£23K/year
+5% 
Registered Veterinary Nurse£22K/year
+2% 
Student Veterinary Nurse£14K/year
 -36%

Veterinary Nurse - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Veterinary Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £17,500 gross per year. A mid career Veterinary Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £21,700, while an experienced Veterinary Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £27,000. Veterinary Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn £29,800 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Nurse

Late Career▲ +35%
Experienced▲ +23%
Average Salary£22,000/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
91%
Male
9%

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Veterinary Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinary Nurse jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Veterinary Nurse

How much does a Veterinary Nurse make in the UK?
A Veterinary Nurse in the UK earns an average of £22,000 gross per year, which is about £1,550 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Veterinary Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Nurse in the UK?
The starting salary of a Veterinary Nurse in the UK is around £17,500 gross per year. Student Veterinary Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Veterinary Nurse in the UK?
The highest salary of a Veterinary Nurse in the UK can reach and exceed £33,000 gross per year. Head Veterinary Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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