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Ȥҹapp publishes guidance on navigating new overseas vet recruitment rules

22 Apr 2026

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The new resource guides vets and veterinary employers on the latest Home Office rules on the Skilled Worker Visa pathway.

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We've published atosupportvetsandveterinaryemployers navigatenew ruleswhenrecruiting vetsto work in the UKfrom overseas.

has been developed to reflect the latest Home Office rules on the Skilled Worker Visa pathway andprovidesa clear and practical overview of the visa process and sponsorship requirements, both for veterinary businesses looking to sponsor a vet from overseas and forqualified vetslooking to move to the UK.

The FAQs cover everything from salary thresholds and visa costs and timelines to the details of the application process, addressing questions such as:

  • How to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship
  • Who qualifies for a salary threshold discount
  • What happens if you lose or change jobs

ȤҹappSenior VicePresident Dr.Elizabeth Mullineauxsaid:

“The veterinary profession in the UK heavily relies on overseas vets, who play a crucial role in our workforce. However,we’vebeen contacted by many members with questions and concerns around navigatingtherecent changes to the skilled worker visa rules.In response,withthis resourcewe’rebringing clarity,byansweringthemost pressingquestions andsimplyoutliningthe visa processas wellassponsorship requirements.”

is available forȤҹappmembers to view on our website.

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