Number of veterinarians in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2024

In 2024, the total number of employed and self-employed veterinarians in the UK was approximately 35.5 thousand. This number has been fluctuating in the recorded period with an upward trend. The practice of veterinary medicine is regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the United Kingdom. Veterinary medicine can only be performed by fully qualified and regulated professionals as subject to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. In the United kingdom pets make up an important aspect of family life with households spending 4.7 billion British pounds a year in 2022 on veterinary and other pet services. In 2022, UK households spent an average of 2.8 British pounds on pet food and a further 2.5 British pounds on veterinary and other services for pets every week.

至2024年，英国从业及自主执业的兽医总数约为三万五千五百人。此数字在记录期间呈现出波动上升的趋势。兽医医学的实践受英国皇家兽医师学会（Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons，RCVS）的监管。根据1966年兽医法的规定，兽医医学的执行仅限于完全资格认证及受监管的专业人员。在英国，宠物构成了家庭生活的重要组成部分，2022年英国家庭在兽医及其他宠物服务上的年支出达到四十七亿英镑。同年，英国家庭平均每周在宠物食品上花费二点八英镑，并在宠物及其他服务上额外支出二点五英镑。