view of the houses of parliament from the river thames on a beautiful sunny day in london
old man of storr, isle of skye, scotland
quaint street view in the cotswolds

Helping overseas vets find UK veterinary jobs

We recognise that great veterinary talent is truly international, and welcome vets from around the world!

Of course, making the decision to relocate and start a new role is very exciting, but we understand that the process can be overwhelming, too.

Don’t worry – we are here to support you and help you find wonderful veterinary jobs in the UK with Visa sponsorship.

eastfield vets team photo

Welcoming you to the UK

The UK is an amazing place to live and work, and we have some fantastic opportunities for veterinary surgeons across our family of small animal, farm, equine mixed and referral practices. With over 500 sites, we’re sure to have a practice and location that suits you.

Funded Visa sponsorship and full support

As an accredited, A-rated sponsor, we can help you move to the UK, and are proud to be able to offer fully supported and funded Visa sponsorship. To date, we have supported more than 400 Visa applications.
We can provide attractive relocation packages, including flights, accommodation and a vehicle, helping to ease any stress of moving, and will help you register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

English language proficiency and other essentials

It may be worth familiarising yourself with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registration information for overseas vets you can find below.

If English isn’t your first language and you need to show proof of your English proficiency before starting work in a UK practice, the International English Language Testing System is a great option.

Once you’ve started your job search, we can help you obtain the necessary skilled worker VISA you’ll need.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registration information
smiling cross counties vet holding a lamb in her arms

Joining a VetPartners practice

We can offer flexible hours and rotas, giving you plenty of time to explore all that the UK has to offer!

We help our team members develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in their current and future roles, and our working environment encourages everyone to thrive and reach their potential.

Our colleagues can also make the most of a generous CPD allowance, as well as lots of career progression and development opportunities.

Apply for our latest opportunities