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Updated 25 November, 2022

ACT
  1. Southern Canberra. 7 vet busy small animal practice in southern Canberra requires an experienced locum for January & March, April, May and June, or any reasonable part, with January being critical to cover leave. No Public Holidays. Typical rate $100 per hour depending on experience. (ref 43750)
New South Wales 
  1. Dubbo. Starting date negotiable. 4 weeks on and 10 days off. 6 mths fixed term contract. 6 vet mixed practice, small or mixed positions. $100 p/h and accommodation provided. For more information click here (ref 42327)
  2. Riverina. December to February inclusive, or any reasonable period. 5 vet mixed practice. Small animal only vets welcome. No OOH. Accommodation available & vehicle & travel costs negotiable (ref 43502)
  3. Upper North Shore Sydney. Shifts during December to February, with 29th December to 13th January being critical. No OOH. Accommodation & travel expenses available. For more information, click here (ref 44188)
  4. NW Sydney. 12th December to end of February to cover a 14-16 week parental leave, possibly longer. Small animal/emergency practice. Afternoon, evening and overnight shifts on both weekdays and weekends. For more information, click here (ref 44305)
  5. Sydney North Shore. 25 vet specialist centre and hospital requires a small animal surgeon locum for December to March 2023. Generous daily rate & benefits including airfares, accommodation and car. For more information, click here (ref 43703)
  6. NW Sydney. Various shifts January, February & March. 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 44150)
  7. Port Stephens Region. January onwards, February & March, or any reasonable period. 5 vet small animal practice. NO OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available (ref 38663)
  8. Illawarra. 22nd March to 2nd April and 16th May to 2nd June, 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 44388)
Northern Territory
  1. Red Centre. 4-6 vet mixed animal practice requires a locum from December to end of February or any reasonable period. Public Holidays negotiable. 100% small animal locums considered but ability to do small amount of basic routine horse work highly desirable. Accommodation with pool, car & travel costs provided (ref 43784)
  2. Darwin. 4 vet small animal practice requires an experienced vet January to June 2023. Full or part time for Parental Leave Cover. For more information click here (ref 43715)
Queensland
  1. Sunshine Coast. 6 month parental leave cover. Small animal practice. For more information, click here (ref 44035)
  2. Central Qld. Maternity leave 6 - 12 months. Mixed 50:50 practice. For more information click here. (ref 43105)
  3. Wide Bay-Burnett. December start for 1-3 months. Small animal vet, mixed practice. Accommodation provided. Travel expenses covered. For more information, click here (ref 44448)
  4. Central West. 15th December to 31st January. 3 vet mixed practice, small animal only vets welcome. No OOH. Accommodation, travel costs & vehicle provided. For more information, click here (ref 44528)
  5. Mackay-Whitsunday Region. December/January, possibly longer or any reasonable part. Public Holidays negotiable. 4 FTE vet mixed practice, small animal only vets welcome to apply. Shared OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available & assistance with travel (ref 43992).
  6. Logan. 16th December to 17th January. 2.5 vet equine practice. Shared OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available. For more information, click here (ref 44095)
  7. Southern Brisbane. December to April to cover a parental leave. Small animal group practice. No OOH but some sole charge may be required. For more information, click here (ref 44268)
  8. Logan Village. 27th December to 2nd February but 2 week blocks acceptable. Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am-6pm. 3 vet mixed practice. No OOH. For more information, click here (ref 44480)
  9. Gold Coast. 12th, 18th and 19th of Jan. Cover for any or all of these dates would be much appreciated. 2 vet small animal practice. Assistance with travel costs negotiable. Pay negotiable. For more information, click here (44452).
South Australia
  1. Kangaroo Island. Immediate start (end Nov) to mid-Jan (negotiable). 5 vet mixed practice in tourist destination requires a mixed or small animal locum. Accommodation, travel, flights negotiable. After hours is negotiable. For more information click here. (ref 44373)
Tasmania
  1. Hobart. December to early January shifts. 6 vet small animal after hours emergency practice. Balanced work and life, very attractive remuneration, return flights, accommodation and vehicle. For more information, click here (ref 44463).
Victoria
  1. 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)
  2. Horsham. 5 vet small animal practice. 6 month FIFO. A work rotation of 4 weeks on (4-6 days per week) then 1 or 2 weeks off (negotiable to suit your life!), Flights / travel expenses paid including for all blocks of time off. Accommodation provided. $100 / hour + super. For more information click here. (ref 44444)
  3. SW Melbourne, Cranbourne. December to February - or any reasonable part. Shelter Locum work. No after hours, public holidays or weekends, & no client facing work. For more information click here. (ref 43210)
  4. NW Melbourne. December, January, February or any reasonable part. Full or part time to suit. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH or sole charge. For more information, click here (ref 44599)
  5. N Vic. 1st January to 31st February. 4 vet mixed practice. 50% dairy - but 100% small animal locums are also welcome. Everything flexible & negotiable. Accomm & vehicle provided. Help with travel. (ref 44185)
  6. Wangaratta. 3 January to 24 March. FT or PT neg. 5 vet Mixed practice but smallies only considered. Sole charge only OOH. Shared OOH. Accommodation, vehicle, and travel costs neg. (ref 43576)
  7. SE Melbourne. 20th February to 31st March to cover leave. Small animal practice. No OOH or Sundays. Looking for coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information, click here (ref 43664)
Western Australia
  1. South Perth. December to March, or any reasonable part. 6 vet small animal group. Full or part time. Optional public holiday shifts. No OOH. Relocation/travel assistance. (ref 40018).