Medical Practitioners vs Veterinarians Salary (2025)

How do Medical Practitioners and Veterinarians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Medical Practitioners earns £21,587 more per year (44% higher)

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year
vs

Veterinarians

£49,133
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical PractitionersVeterinariansDifference
Median Annual£70,720£49,133+£21,587
Mean Annual£80,274£47,818+£32,456
Monthly£5,893£4,094+£1,799
Weekly£1,360£945+£415
Hourly£34.00£23.62+£10.38
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical Practitioners or a Veterinarians?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical Practitioners is £70,720, whilst a Veterinarians earns £49,133 — a difference of £21,587 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical Practitioners and a Veterinarians?
The difference is £21,587 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical Practitioners or a Veterinarians?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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