What are your plans for Boxing Day this year? How does a seat in the grandstand of the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground sound? You could have a cold beer in hand and the sun on your back, watching the opening ball of the traditional Boxing Day test match. Cricket not your thing? Perhaps you’d prefer [...]
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How much do locum vets earn in the UK?
Locum rates for vets working in the UK have increased over the last 12 months. This increase and the recent decline of the Australia dollar against the British pound makes working in the UK very attractive. So how much can an Aussie vet expect to earn in the UK?
Working Holiday – United Kingdom – Locum vet pay rates & more…
I was at a conference in Queensland recently and overheard a veterinarian talking about the United Kingdom. He said, “In the UK, there is God, then vets, then school teachers …” While this may be a slight exaggeration, it is true that vets are held in very high regard in the UK. Working in the [...]
Have you considered working in the UK?
For many years, it was customary for vets to work for about two years at home then re-locate to the UK for work, travel and play. Vets from Australia and New Zealand are still very popular in the UK, and there is a strong demand for vets with two or more years’ experience to fill locum [...]
Locum Vet Work in Australia
Have you thought about working as a locum? Locum work provides the opportunity to: Generate income between permanent positions; Travel and explore Australia; Support yourself during further study;
Have you considered specialising?
There is a shortage of small animal specialists in Australia in many disciplines including: Dermatology. Clinical Pathology. Small Animal Surgery. Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging.