Specialist medical practitioners vs Veterinarians Salary (2025)

How do Specialist medical practitioners and Veterinarians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Specialist medical practitioners earns £34,939 more per year (71% higher)
vs

Veterinarians

£49,133
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSpecialist medical practitionersVeterinariansDifference
Median Annual£84,072£49,133+£34,939
Mean Annual£93,731£47,818+£45,913
Monthly£7,006£4,094+£2,912
Weekly£1,617£945+£672
Hourly£40.42£23.62+£16.80
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Specialist medical practitioners or a Veterinarians?
A Specialist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Specialist medical practitioners is £84,072, whilst a Veterinarians earns £49,133 — a difference of £34,939 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Specialist medical practitioners and a Veterinarians?
The difference is £34,939 per year. Specialist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Specialist medical practitioners or a Veterinarians?
From a salary perspective, Specialist 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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