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Updated 29 June, 2022

ACT
  1. Southern Canberra. To work 26th of July to 13th of August and 24th of September to the 9th of October, or any reasonable part. 11 vet small animal practice. Hours neg but include generous pay for the right experience (ref 37975)
New South Wales 
  1. 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)
  2. Dubbo. Starting in July (ASAP). 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)
  3. Western Sydney. June, June and August casual sole charge shifts. Mostly small animal practice. No OOH. For more information click here. (ref 42416)
  4. Port Stephens Region. July and August or any reasonable period. 5 vet small animal practice. NO OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available (ref 38663)
  5. Central Coast. July & August, 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)
  6. Riverina. July, August & September, or any reasonable period. 5 vet mixed practice. Small animal only vets welcome. No OOH. Accommodation available & vehicle & travel costs negotiable (ref 39102)
  7. Newcastle Region. ECC Locum shifts in July and August, any periods considered. Weekends, evening, nights and public holidays. Accommodation provided. (ref 38573)
  8. 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)
  9. Shellharbour, Illawarra. July, August, September (flexible/negotiable shifts). Sole charge small animals. No OOH. No accommodation. For more information, click here. (ref 42056)
  10. Newcastle. Mid July to end of August, full or part time. 9 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation available (ref 41638)
  11. Mid North Coast. 30th July to 28th August negotiable. 2 vet mainly small animal practice. Minimal OOH. Accommodation available & vehicle negotiable (ref 41522)
  12. 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)
  13. Wollongong. 1st August to 23rd September, shorters blocks of 2 weeks considered. 11 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation available, rates negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 42412)
  14. Illawarra Coast. 15th August to 16th September and 22nd September to 15th October, 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)
  15. Sydney Inner West. 23rd August to 8th October, flexible. Single vet practice requires an experienced sole charge locum, supported by experienced nursing team. Accommodation at practice if needed. No OOH. (ref 42231)
  16. 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)
  17. South West Sydney. 2 vet small animal practice requires an experienced small animal locum for 23rd January to 10th February 2023. Clinic closed on the 26th January Public Holiday. No OOH. Sole charge. Accommodation available. Travel costs negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 42366)
Northern Territory
  1. Red Centre 8th to 20th 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. 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)
  2. Gold Coast. Urgent small animal locum required 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th of July. 5 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & travel costs negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 42629)
  3. 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)
  4. Gold Coast. Monday July 4th to Friday July 22nd. Sole charge small animal locum. All, part of, or individual days in this period - can suit your availability. No OOH, no accomm. For more information click here. (ref 42511)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Marburg. Equine Reproduction Vet for 2022/2023 season, September to January. 18 vet small animal/equine practice. For more information, click here (ref 41495)
  9. Logan. 27th December 2022 - 2nd February 2023. 3 vet small animal clinic looking for a vet who can perform a healthy mix of surgical procedures as well as medical cases and routine consultations. For more information, click here. (ref 42331)
South Australia
  1. 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. Lenah Valley. July to September. 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 42450)
  2. NW Tasmania. July to beginning November or any reasonable part, (July to September are our critical dates). 4.5 vet mixed practice, mainly small animal. No OOH required. Accommodation, vehicle & travel costs available (ref 41644)
  3. NW Tasmania. August & September 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).
  4. Northern Tas. August to October 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)
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. East Melbourne. ASAP 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)
  3. Central Gippsland. 11th July to 21 August and 29th August to 16th October. 11 vet small animal practice. Availability within these periods would still be very helpful. No OOH. Accommodation available. (ref 42604)
  4. West Gippsland Region. 12th July to 31st August for 2 shifts per week, preferably Monday & Thursday but can be flexible. No sole charge. For more information, click here (ref 42226)
  5. Geelong. July, August & September. 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. NW Melbourne. July to end of September, for any reasonable period. excluding Public Holidays. 4 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & assistance with travel available (ref 38899)
  7. Eastern Victoria. August, any 2-4 week period. Single vet small animal practice. Sole charge. No OOH. Nearby accommodation provided and can assist with travel expenses. Pay negotiable. (ref 42397)
  8. Greater Geelong. August, September & October, or any reasonable part. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & vehicle available & travel costs negotiable (ref 41680)
  9. Shire of Strathbogie. Equine breeding season. 4 vet equine practice. For more information, click here (ref 41315)
  10. NE Victoria. 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)
  11. N Vic. September to to end of December, flexible. No Public Holidays required. 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)
  12. Eastern Melbourne. 12th September to 2nd October to cover school holidays, full or part time. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH (ref 42627)
Western Australia
  1. South Perth. July to October, or any reasonable part. 6 vet small animal group. Full or part time. Optional public holiday shifts. No OOH. (ref 40018).
  2. Greater Bunbury. Multiple periods available. 22nd Aug to 30th Sept (URGENT), Oct 3rd to 29th, Jan 1st to 31st, also ASAP to end Jan 23 over whole period (ie. 2 locums needed for part of the time). 2 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. Accommodation, vehicle and travel costs available. Pay negotiable. (Ref 42449)
  3. Outer Coastal Perth. 22nd July to end of August or any part; critical period being 11th to 22nd August, full or part time to suit. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Prefer surgical experience but happy to have a vet just do consulting if that’s the preference. Pay is $80 an hour plus super. For more information, click here (ref 42619)