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Veterinary Science Salary in East of England

The East of England offers competitive salaries relative to living costs, with strong employment in life sciences (the Cambridge cluster), agriculture, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Cambridge and its surrounding area command near-London salaries in technology and biotech.

Costs vary significantly within the region — Cambridge rivals South East pricing, while Norfolk and Suffolk are more affordable.

Entry Salary
£33,660
Peak Salary
£96,900
Growth
+188%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.6m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Newly Qualified Veterinary Surgeon 0+ £30,600 £33,660 £36,720 £39,780
Veterinary Surgeon 3+ £35,700 £40,800 £46,920 £53,040
Senior Vet / Specialist 7+ £42,840 £51,000 £61,200 £71,400
Partner / Practice Director 12+ £56,100 £69,360 £83,640 £96,900
Multi-Practice Owner / Specialist Lead 18+ £76,500 £96,900 £122,400 £153,000

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How East of England Compares

Mid-career Veterinary Science median salary by region

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Veterinary Science in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.