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Updated 8 October, 2025

ACT
  1. SW Canberra, Waramanga. November to January, negotiable. 6 vet small animal practice. Full-time 38 hours per week. No on call. No OOH. 1 in 4 Saturdays. ASAV Accredited Hospital of excellence. Accommodation provided onsite. For more information, click here (ref 52858)
New South Wales
  1. Western Sydney. ASAP for 4 month Fixed Term Contract from October. Early applications are encouraged. Emergency department within specialist centre requires a locum. Availability across days, nights and weekends is required. For more information click here (ref 54830)
  2. Wollongong N. 6 month parental leave cover. 5 vet small animal/emergency practice. Vet Director position. For more information, click here (ref 54638)
  3. Lake Macquarie - Cooranbong. ASAP to 31st December. 4 vet small animal practice seeking Locum Vet 4 days p.w. plus 1 Saturday morning. Closed on Public Holidays. Rates negotiable. Accommodation can be negotiated. For more information click here. (ref 55380)
  4. Port Stephens/Newcastle. ASAP to 31st December or any reasonable part. 4 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge but not OOH or Public Holidays. Accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 55527)
  5. Riverina. End October to December or any reasonable part. 4 vet mixed practice but small animal only vets welcome. OOH negotiable & no sole charge. Accom available & travel negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 55558)
  6. Sydney's Northern Beaches. Various shifts 14th November to 27th December. 5 vet small animal practice in Newport & Avalon Beach. Some sole charge but no OOH. For more information, click here (ref 55946)
  7. Illawarra. 16th to 30th November & 1st December to 3rd January - very flexible - tell us when you are available. 5 vet mixed practice, small animal only vets welcome. Accommodation & vehicle available. If you are a mixed or large animal vet, you may be asked to contribute to the on-call roster but this is negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 54761)
  8. Northern Rivers. December to April. 2 vet equine ambulatory practice requires a full time equine vet for parental leave cover with potential to stay on from April onwards. For more information, click here (ref 55081)
  9. Central West. 2nd March to 13th April. 3 vet mixed animal practice. Accommodation provided. Travel assistance available. For more information, click here (ref 55891)
Northern Territory.
  1. No Positions Currently Available.
Queensland
  1. Mackay. ASAP to 10th November. Locum Vet for 4 vet small animal practice. 4 shifts per week, flexible days – approx. 38–40 hours. For more information click here (ref 55915).
  2. SW Brisbane. ASAP to 31st December. 3.5 vet small animal practice. Full-time hours, Monday to Friday with no on call or after hours. 1 in 4 Saturdays. $80-$100 hourly rate. For more information, click here (ref 55923)
  3. Whitsundays. ASAP to February 2026, flexible dates available. Full time preferred, but part time or flexible hours considered.Travel/accommodation allowance/support available. For more information, click here (ref 55883)
  4. Brisbane E. Any Wednesday & Thursdays & every second Friday & Saturday during October, November & December. 3 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge but no OOH. For more information, click here (ref 55864)
  5. Lockyer Valley. 1st November through to December - negotiable periods. Small animal practice. No weekends! No OOH. Clinic hours 8am - 6pm. Some sole charge. Minimum period 1 week. Accommodation allowance available for full time & minimum 1 week. Daily petrol & travel allowance. 1 hour from Brisbane. Click here for more information. (ref 55593)
  6. Redland Bay. November &/0r December. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH or weekends. Accommodation allowance available. For more information, click here (ref 55892)
  7. Gold Coast. December to January 2026. 4 vet small animal practice. Mix of consults, emergencies and surgeries. Some sole charge. Click here for more information. (ref 55856)
  8. Hervey Bay. January to July 2026. 3 vet small animal practice. Maternity leave. Potential for permanent. For more information click here. (ref 55606)
South Australia
  1. Adelaide Plains. 20th October to December or part thereof for 5-6 vet small animal vet clinic. Monday to Friday. Clinic opening hours are 8am to 6pm. 4 days p.w. on average but some flexibility. For more information click here. (ref 55492)
  2. South Adelaide. Locum Vet sought for November and December for 4 vet small animal clinic. No on call. Clinic hours Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm. Full-time preferred. Flexible options: 4 days x 10 hours or 5 days x 7.5 hours. For more information click here. (ref 55954)
Tasmania
  1. No current positions available
Victoria
  1. Bendigo E. Equine breeding season. 13 vet equine practice. Sponsorship available. For more information, click here (ref 54540)
  2. Macedon Ranges. 13th October to December. 9 vet mixed practice, small animal only locum. Shifts available every Thurs, Fri & second Sat with option for additional shifts if desired. For more information, click here (ref 55902)
  3. Horsham. 3rd November to 19th December. 3 vet small animal practice. Accommodation provided. Travel Expenses. General GP consulting and surgery shifts. For more information, click here (ref 55716)
  4. Central Highlands. November to April. 1.5 vet mixed animal practice but this role is 100% companion animal GP work. Casual shifts Mondays and/or Fridays. No after-hours or on-call. Some sole charge. For more information, click here (ref 55874)
Western Australia
  1. Currambine - Northern Perth. 20th October to December or part thereof for 2-3 vet small animal vet clinic. Monday to Friday. Clinic opening hours are 8am to 6pm. 4 days p.w. on average but some flexibility. For more information click here. (ref 55489)