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Updated 24 May, 2022

ACT
  1. Southern Canberra. May to July, or any reasonable part. 11 vet small animal practice. Hours neg but include shared Saturdays. No OOH or sole charge. Accommodation & vehicle available. Travel expenses neg. Pay negotiable but generous for the right experience (ref 37975)
New South Wales 
  1. City of Penrith. As soon as possible until end of July, full or part time. Single vet mainly small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 41755)
  2. Wollongong. Part time, 2 days per week, maternity cover for 12 mths. 3 vet small animal practice. Attractive benefits and salary packaging. For more information click here. (ref 40786)
  3. Wollondilly Shire. Any two weeks from May to August. Single vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation available & travel negotiable (ref 41766)
  4. Emu Plains. 28th May, 14th to 18th June & 10th to 18th August. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH. In-situ accommodation possible and assistance with travel costs negotiable For more information, click here (ref 41788)
  5. SW Sydney. 3 vet small animal vet vet clinic in Campbelltown, requires a full time expereinced locum vet to work from 23 May to 30 September 2022, 4 days, 38 hours per week. For more information, click here. (ref 42006)
  6. Hawkesbury. 23rd May to 8 June. 5 vet small animal practice requires a part time locum to work Monday to Wednesday. Each shift is 9am-7pm and mostly sole charge shifts. No OOH. Accommodation available if required. For more information, click here (ref 41908)
  7. South-West Slopes. 1st to 30th June. 2 FTE vet mixed practice but small animal only vets welcome. No OOH. Accommodation & travel costs available. For more information, click here (ref 41989)
  8. Central Coast. June & July, or any reasonable period thereof. 5 vet small animal hospital. Sole charge 1 in 4 Sundays. No OOH unless desired. Accommodation, travel expenses & vehicle available. Pay up to $100ph, dependent on experience. Pets can be accommodated. (ref 39327)
  9. NW Sydney. 2nd to 30th June - various part time locum shifts available. 6 vet small animal practice. Consulting only shifts or surgery shifts. No OOH. No accommodation. For more information & a full list of available shifts, click here (ref 41883)
  10. Illawarra - Austinmer & Helensburgh. 14th June to 20th August. Northern beaches of Wollongong. Minimal OOH. Accommodation available. Sponsorship can be organised for overseas applicants..For more information click here. (ref 41204)
  11. Newcastle. 14th June to end of August, full or part time. 9 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation available (ref 41638)
  12. Riverina. June & July, or any reasonable period. 5 vet mixed practice. Small animal only vets welcome. No OOH. Accommodation available & vehicle & travel costs negotiable (ref 39102)
  13. Western Sydney. June, July & August, for 4-12 weeks). 7 vet small animal practice. No OOH. No sole charge. Accommodation & travel can be discussed. (ref 39488)
  14. Port Stephens Region. Mid June onwards, through July and August - any reasonable period. 5 vet small animal practice. Shared OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available (ref 38663)
  15. Newcastle Region. ECC Locum shifts in July and August, any periods considered. Weekends, evening, nights and public holidays. Accommodation provided. (ref 38573)
  16. NSW/QLD Border. July to August. Small animal locum required for either full or part time hours, flexible. No on call or after hours. Mostly sole charge. Travel costs negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 42012)
  17. Shellharbour, Illawarra. July, August, September (flexible/negotiable shifts). Sole charge small animals. No OOH. No accommodation. For more information, click here. (ref 42056)
  18. Illawarra Coast. 4th to 29th July &/or from 15th August to 16th September, flexible, to cover holiday leave. 7 vet practice. Mixed OR small animal locums welcome. We are happy for blocks of work or even the odd day if you are already local. Accommodation & Vehicle usage available. For more information, click here. (ref 41203)
  19. Eastern Suburbs Sydney. 11th July to 10th August. 3 vet small animal practice. 3 to 4 days/week (flexible). No OOH. Assistance with travel & accommodation negotiable. For more information click here. (ref 42147)
  20. Central Coast. 28th July - 10th August, and 7th to 21st October. Sole charge small animal practice. No OOH, no weekends. For more information click here. (ref 42064)
  21. Mid North Coast. 30th July to 28th August negotiable. 2 vet mainly small animal practice. Minimal OOH. Accommodation available & vehicle negotiable (ref 41522)
  22. Upper Hunter Shire. 34 vet Equine practice. Seasonal Position (July - Jan). Experience in mixed or equine practice is ideal. Car supplied for work and private use. For more information, click here. (ref 41704)
  23. Tweed Valley. Parental leave cover from August for 8 months. 4 vet small animal practice. No OOH. For more information, click here (ref 41839)
  24. Central West. 5 vet busy small animal clinic in the Central West, requires an experienced locum for any period from September to December inclusive, with an earlier start available if preferred. 5 vet small animal practice. Shared OOH & Public Holidays negotiable. Accommodation & travel allowance available (ref 39020)
  25. Armidale. September 2022 to February 2023 Equine Breeding season position with possibility of full time for the right person. New/recent grads with strong horse background considered. A work car and phone provided. for more information, click here (ref 41721)
Northern Territory
  1. South of Darwin. May for 10 weeks or any reasonable period. Airfares, accommodation and a car can be provided. After hours is minimal. Best time of the year to come and see the Territory. Hours can be flexible to allow for plenty of sight seeing, fishing camping etc. Minimal sole charge and afterhours. For more information, click here. (ref 41910)
  2. Red Centre 6th June to 5th August, or any reasonable period. 4-6 vet mixed practice. Small animal only vets too. OOH shared. Minimal sole charge. Modern purpose-built clinic. Accommodation, car & travel costs provided. (ref 41669)
Queensland
  1. QLD North Region. 6 month parental leave cover position available now. Regional Clinical Director supporting 22 clinics from North Brisbane to Cairns. For more information, click here (ref 42125)
  2. Logan. 12 month parental leave cover position available now. Small animal/ICU practice. For more information, click here (ref 41682)
  3. Innisfail. 6-8 weeks any time June to September. 3 vet small animal clinic in tropical north Queensland. Accommodation, vehicle & travel costs available. For more information click here (ref 42098)
  4. East Brisbane. 13th June – 15th July and 12th September- 7th October. 4 vet small animal practice. Likely minimum 3 full weekdays and some Saturdays. No OOH. No sole charge. (ref 42072)
  5. Outer NW Brisbane. 23rd June to 30th July inclusive. Sole charge small animal vet practice. Nurse always present. No OOH. Accommodation provided & reasonable travel costs available. Pay rate neg. (ref 41226)
  6. Logan. July to August. Small animal locum required for either full or part time hours, flexible. No on call or after hours. Mostly sole charge. Travel costs negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 42010)
  7. Wide Bay-Burnett Region. 25th July to 14th August. 3 vet small animal practice. Minimal OOH. Accommodation, vehicle & travel costs available (ref 41199)
  8. Coral Sea Coast. 1st August to 31st October, possibly longer or any reasonable part thereof. 4 vet mixed practice but small animal only vets welcome. Shared OOH. Accommodation, vehicle & assistance with travel costs (ref 39213)
  9. Logan. Mid August for 3-5 months negotiable to cover a parental leave. 12 vet small animal practice. For more information, click here (ref 42118)
  10. Central West. August to end of December, negotiable. Public Holidays are negotiable. 3 vet mixed practice but small animal only vets welcome. Shared OOH. Accommodation, vehicle & travel costs available (ref 41158)
  11. Marburg. Breeding season September to January. 18 vet small animal/equine practice. For more information, click here (ref 41495)
South Australia
  1. Northern Adelaide. Early/Mid September to Early/Late January, 2023, or any reasonable part. Parental Leave Cover. 5 vet 2 clinic small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation allowance, vehicle & interstate flights available. For more information, click here (ref 41846)
  2. Southern Adelaide. 28th September to 12th October. 3 vet small animal practice. Likely 38 hour week, Saturday morning shift is negotiable. No sole charge. No OOH. 30 minute lunch break. Accommodation, vehicle. (ref 41656)
Tasmania
  1. Northern Tas. June, July & August or any reasonable part. 6 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. Some shared OOH with local practices. Accommodation available. Travel costs neg. (ref 41965)
  2. Lenah Valley. June to August. 8 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation and vehicle provided. Attractive roster with flexible shifts working up to 4 days (Monday to Saturday). For more information, click here (ref 41338)
  3. NW Tasmania. 6th June to beginning November, (July to August are our critical dates). 4.5 vet mixed practice, mainly small animal. No OOH required. Accommodation, vehicle & travel costs available (ref 41644)
  4. NW Tasmania. June & July or any reasonable part. 3 vet mixed practice. 50/50 small animal/large (mainly cattle, minimal equine).Small animal only vets welcome as principal will handle large work if necessary. Accomm & vehicle provided. Travel expenses & pay negotiable. (ref 38419).
Victoria
  1. Inner NW Melbourne. 3 vet small animal practice needs an experienced vet to work one in three weekends. For more information, click here (ref 41997)
  2. Gippsland. 5 vet mixed practice. We have a long-term staff member taking six months off to travel and would be willing to accept applicants for a 6 month short-term contract. For more information click here, (ref 41110)
  3. N Vic. June to to end of July or any part thereof, very flexible. 4 vet mixed practice. 50% dairy - but 100% small animal locums are also welcome. Everything flexible & negotiable. Accomm & vehicle provided. Help with travel. (ref 39827)
  4. NW Melbourne. June to end of July, for any reasonable period. excluding Public Holidays. 4 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & assistance with travel available (ref 38899)
  5. Geelong. June, July & August. Flexible shifts for both very experienced locum capable of taking a lead role, and less experienced locums. No OOH, no Sundays. Mostly sole charge. For more information, click here (ref 41677)
  6. NE Victoria. June and July, and/or September to November (any part). 5 vet mixed practice. Up to 9 shifts per fortnight. OOH roster. 100% small animal vets also welcome. Accommodation & vehicle available, & travel costs negotiable. (ref 41778)
  7. Northern Melbourne. 7th June to 31st July, overnight shifts, part time or full time. 30 vet small animal/shelter practice. Sole charge required. Accommodation negotiable & travel costs available (ref 41904)
  8. East Melbourne. Mid-June for 8 month maternity contract. 14 vet small animal practice, no after hours or emergency calls required. Full-time on 4-day working week. For more information click here. (ref 41956)
  9. Greater Geelong. August, September & October, or any reasonable part. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available & travel costs negotiable (ref 41680)
  10. Southern Goulburn Valley. Equine breeding season. 3 vet equine practice. For more information, click here (ref 41837)
  11. Shire of Strathbogie. Equine breeding season. 4 vet equine practice. For more information, click here (ref 41315)
Western Australia
  1. South Perth. May to July, or any reasonable part. 13 vet small animal group. Full or part time. Optional public holiday shifts. No OOH. (ref 40018).
  2. SW WA. July 1st - 31st. 4 vet small animal practice. OOH negotiable. Accommodation available, travel costs negotiable. Minimal sole charge. (ref 40671)