Veterinary nurses and the Skilled Worker route
Veterinary nurses (SOC 3240) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £33,400 a year or £17.13 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full veterinary nurses occupation guide.
6 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Head Veterinary Nurse
Posted 13hVets Now Emergency · Rivenhall
Up to £45,000 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 50
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 20hPets at Home Ltd · UK
Salary not stated
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 58
Veterinary Nurse Team Leader
Posted 4dPDSA · Page Moss
£32,220–£35,582 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 25
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 5dVetPartners Limited · Wetherby
From £28,000 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 58
Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 5dVetPartners Limited · UK
From £24,077 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 58
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 12dSalary not stated
A-rated licence · SOC 3240 · Hiring score 58