Veterinary Surgeon Salary in the UK
£42,500
per year
per month
£2,700
per month
per year
Veterinary Surgeon - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinary Surgeon is £42,500 gross per year (£2,700 net per month), which is £12,900 (+44%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Veterinary Surgeon can expect an average starting salary of £27,200. The highest salaries can exceed £90,000.
A Veterinary Surgeon can expect an average starting salary of £27,200. The highest salaries can exceed £90,000.
£27,200
Low
£42,500
Average salary
£90,000
High
£1,840
Low
£2,700
Average salary
£5,060
High
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Veterinary Surgeon Salary Range
Among veterinary surgeons, Early Career Vet Surgeons have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled Senior Vet Surgeons tend to have the highest salaries.
Veterinary Surgeon - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Vet Surgeon | £60K/year | +42% |
| Veterinary Ophthalmologist | £48K/year | +12% |
| Equine Vet | £45K/year | +6% |
| Zoo Vet | £45K/year | +5% |
| Early Career Vet Surgeon | £27K/year | -36% |
Veterinary Surgeon - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Veterinary Surgeon with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £27,200 gross per year. A mid career Veterinary Surgeon with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £37,300, while an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £60,000. Veterinary Surgeons with more than 20 years of experience earn £74,200 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Surgeon
| Late Career | ▲ +75% |
| Experienced | ▲ +41% |
| Average Salary | £42,500/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -12% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -36% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
77%
77%
Male
23%
23%
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