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SOC 6129 — Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified
Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: Yes
Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified (SOC 6129).
Salary thresholds
- Going rate (annual): £33,400
- New entrant rate: £33,400
- Going rate (hourly): £17.13
- You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).
Job examples
- Animal boarding assistants Animal breeders Animal groomers Animal trainers (excludes performing animals) Animal walkers Animal welfare workers Stable workers Veterinary assistants Zookeepers Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. SOC 6129 (Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.