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Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified (SOC 6129)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: Yes

What this job involves

Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified (SOC 6129) (Medium skilled occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

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).

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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.

Sponsors hiring under this code

Matched via Companies House industry codes (SIC). This shows employers in related sectors — verify the sponsor and role on the official register.

Anaphite

Bristol

75/100

apetito Ltd

TRowbridge, wiltshire

70/100

Apadmi Limited

Manchester, Greater Manchester

68/100

APERTA LTD

Cumbernauld

68/100

Arctoris LTD

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

68/100

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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.