As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Veterinary Technician or Assistant in the United Kingdom is £31,324, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,337 to £34,952, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £28,337
50TH(Median)   £31,324
75TH   £34,952
Veterinary Technician or Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Veterinary Technician or Assistant Salary £28,337 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Veterinary Technician or Assistant Salary £31,324 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Veterinary Technician or Assistant Salary £34,952 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Veterinary Technician or Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Veterinary Technician or Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Veterinary Technician or Assistant is about £31,324 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,610, and a weekly pay of around £602. Click the switch button below to see more details about Veterinary Technician or Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Veterinary Technician or Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Veterinary Technician or Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £28,872 - £30,655, while Intermediate make £29,140 - £30,878, Senior earn £29,853 - £31,595, Specialist earn £31,235 - £33,219, Expert can reach £31,865 - £33,977 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Veterinary Technician or Assistant £30,120
Intermediate Level Veterinary Technician or Assistant £30,343
Senior Level Veterinary Technician or Assistant £31,012
Specialist Level Veterinary Technician or Assistant £32,515
Expert Level Veterinary Technician or Assistant £33,219
£30,120 0 yr
£30,343 < 2 yrs
£31,012 2-4 yrs
£32,515 5-8 yrs
£33,219 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Veterinary Technician or Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Veterinary Technician or Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,830 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,557, and Manchester pays around £30,025 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Laboratory Assistant II or Veterinary Technician or Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Laboratory Assistant II makes more than a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. A Laboratory Assistant II earns an average annual salary of £35,042. And a Veterinary Technician or Assistant earns an average annual salary of £31,324.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Laboratory Assistant II
£25,601
£40,999
Laboratory Assistant I
£18,982
£31,492
Laboratory Assistant III
£29,993
£47,136
Help Desk Support Assistant
£20,448
£31,352
Testing Technician
£19,463
£28,324

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