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Updated 11 September, 2026

ACT
  1. Canberra. 4 vet small animal practice requires locum coverage ASAP to December. Full time or flexible availability considered. No sole charge. Accommodation & car provided. For veterinarians available to complete a placement of more than two weeks full-time, we're offering an exciting choice of experiences - a Hot Air Balloon experience or a Perisher ski lift pass. For more information, click here (ref 59062)
  2. Kambah. September/October start for 3-4 months. 7 vet small animal practice. GP services in addition to laparoscopic, orthopaedic and endoscopic procedures. For more information click here. (ref 59540)
New South Wales
  1. Central Coast. ASAP to December, working Mondays & other shifts as convenient. 3 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. Choice of consulting, surgery, or both. For more information, click here (ref 59514)
  2. Port Stephens/Newcastle Region. ASAP to 31 January 2027 or part of. 4 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. 2y experience required. NO OOH or public holidays. Pay negotiable. Onsite accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 59752).
  3. Hornsby Shire. ASAP to December, working flexible shifts. 4 vet small animal practice. Mon-Fri available, optional Sat shifts available, any preferred number of shifts a week. For more information click here (ref 59821)
  4. Riverina. Urgent ASAP to October to cover injury. 2 vet small animal practice. No OOH or weekends. Minimal sole charge. Accommodation negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 59359)
  5. Mid North Coast. 22nd to 29th September. 8 vet mixed practice. No sole charge. Shared OOH. Rate is $75–$95 per hour. For more information, click here (ref 59590)
  6. Albury/Wodonga. ASAP for 5 months. 5 vet small animal practice has a vacancy for a casual or PT vet. A range of 2-4 days per week on offer from 8am - 6pm, encouraged but optional week-end work with Saturdays operating 9am-noon and Sundays 9.30am-11.30am. Casual hourly rate of $60-$90 per hour, depending on experience and building based on performance. Accommodation packages available. For more information click here. (ref 59721)
  7. VIC/NSW Border. 5th October to 30th November. 3 vet small animal practice. No sole charge, on-call or weekend work. Accommodation provided. For more information, click here (ref 59154)
  8. Northern Rivers. 12th October to 16th November. 4 vet mixed practice, small animal only welcome. No sole charge. On-call availability desired but not required. For more information, click here (ref 59825)
  9. Northern Rivers. October to December, flexible. 3 vet small animal practice. Consulting and surgery or consult only shifts. Free comfortable onsite accommodation provided, your pets are also welcome. Generous rate negotiable to experience. For more information, click here (ref 58758)
  10. Illawarra. November & Mid-December to end of January, or any reasonable part. Very flexible. Mixed or small animal only vet. No Public Holidays. Accommodation and car provided. For more information, click here (ref 59341)
  11. Central Tablelands. December, January and February. 2 vet small animal small animal practice in Bathurst requires an experienced locum. No weekends, OOH or sole charge. Accommodation allowance available. For more information, click here. (ref 59274)
  12. Port Stephens. December 2026 for 7 months. 4 vet small animal practice are seeking a senior vet to cover a fixed term maternity leave contract. Part time 3 days/week + 1 weekend a month (mornings). No after hours. Day-to-day clinical guidance and support to the veterinary team, while also stepping in to cover the superintendent duties. For more information, click here. (ref 59763)
Northern Territory.
  1. Alice Springs. October to January, flexible. 5 vet mixed practice. Small Animal/Equine or Small Animal only welcome. Accommodation with pool, car & travel costs provided. Salary from $850/day +super, dependant on experience. No sole charge. Share OOH. For more information, click here (ref 59864)
Queensland
  1. Gold Coast. ASAP to end November, single shifts, a week, blocks. No OOH. For more information, click here (ref 59774)
  2. Cairns. ASAP to December. 3 vet small animal practice. Sole charge. No after hours. No on call. Accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 59778)
  3. Moreton Bay. All of September. 3 vet small animal practice. Flexible options - consult-only shifts or a combination of consulting and surgery. No after hours. For more information, click here (ref 59393)
  4. Inner S Brisbane. 10th Sept, and then odd shifts from October to December. 2 vet small animal practice needs cover for locum shifts during September, October, November and December, particularly Thursdays 8am-6pm. You don't need to be available for every shift. Also 14th Oct to 24th October. For more information click here. (ref 59835)
  5. Redland Bay, Brisbane. Part time, September through to 18th December. 3 vet small animal practice need a locum to cover Thursday and Friday shifts. 8am-6pm. Will consider Thursdays, Fridays, both, occasional shifts or additional days. For more information click here. (ref 59751)
  6. Fraser Coast. Flexible start between 13th to 21st September for 3 weeks. 4 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. Accommodation available but needs own vehicle. $75-100 per hour. For more information, click here (ref 59596)
  7. Beenleigh. Shifts from Monday 28th September to Saturday 19th December. 2 vet small animal practice in the Gold Coast hinterland. Flexible - single shifts, part time, or a full block. Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm, and some Saturdays 8am-1pm. Accommodation allowance available. For more information click here. (ref 59489)
  8. Gold Coast. Various shifts between 30th Sept and 7th November. All Friday and Saturday shifts are sole charge, as is the full 30 September – 2 October block - so we're looking for a confident, experienced GP clinician comfortable working independently. On the other late-October and November shifts you'll be working alongside Bonnie, our lovely full-time vet (2 years' experience). For more information click here. (ref 59589)
  9. Gold Coast. 28th September to 19th December. Surgery focus. 3 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation allowance. For more information, click here (ref 59518)
  10. Inner North Brisbane. 1 October to end of January. Mondays to Fridays 8am to 6pm. Some sole charge. Mix of consults and surgery. For more information, click here (ref 59084)
  11. Mackay. 26th October to 31st December & 30th November to 31st December. 8 vet small animal practice. Sole charge required. Consult only if preferred. Accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 59114)
South Australia
  1. Port Lincoln. ASAP to December. 6 vet small animal practice. Accommodation provided and a clinic car is available for your use. For more information, click here (ref 59048)
  2. Adelaide S. October to December, 3 days a week, flexible. 4 vet small animal practice. Accommodation & vehicle available. Saturdays optional. No OOH. For more information, click here (ref 58030)
  3. Fleurie Peninsula. October to January. 6 vet small animal practice. Mon, Thurs & Fri with rotating Saturdays. Accommodation allowance & car available. Flights considered for long-term candidate. For more information, click here (ref 59859)
  4. Adelaide NE. November to 14th January 2027. 5 vet small animal practice. Working across Angle Vale, Salisbury Park and Golden Grove. Accommodation & car included!! Some sole charge. For more information, click here (ref 59059)
  5. Adelaide SW. 7th to 24th December. 8 vet small animal practice. 34 hrs/week over 4 days, negotiable. No OOH, sole charge or weekend work required. Pay rate and travel costs negotiable. For more information, click here (ref 59717)
Tasmania
  1. NE TAS. January to mid May or any reasonable part. 1.5 vet mixed practice. OOH optional. Low stress clinic. Some sole charge. Accommodation available. For more information, click here (ref 59481)
Victoria
  1. Mornington Peninsula. ASAP - urgent due to illness - to December. 3 vet small animal practice. Sole charge. For more information, click here. (ref 59152)
  2. NW Victoria - Wimmera. 19 October to 6 November.4 day full-time week. No weekends. One weeknight on call. No sole charge. Accommodation, travel support and a vehicle. Hourly rate $75-95 + super. For more information, click here (ref 59767)
  3. Mornington Peninsula. ASAP to December. Mix of consults and surgery, No on call. For more information, click here (ref 59546)
  4. NE Melbourne. 11th, 15th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 26th September. 3 vet small animal practice. Some sole charge. No OOH. Competitive rates. For more information, click here (ref 59593)
  5. VIC/NSW Border. 5th October to 30th November. 3 vet small animal practice. No sole charge, on-call or weekend work. Accommodation provided. For more information, click here (ref 59154)
  6. Phillip Island. February to April 2027. 4 vet small animal practice. No OOH. Accommodation & travel costs available. For more information, click here (ref 58332)
  7. Melbourne South-East. From December 6-7 month fixed-term contract. Specialist referral hospital. Veterinary Surgery Specialist, 4-day work week. For more information, click here (ref 59740)
  8. Bendigo. 28th of December - 10th of January. 5 vet 2 clinic small animal practice. No sole charge & optional OOH. Closed on Public Holidays. $75-95 an hour. For more information, click here (ref 59153)
  9. West Gippsland. 9 vet mixed practice has a maternity leave vacancy for a small animal vet from Dec/Jan for 12 months. Ideally full time but flexibility to negotiate fewer days or hours. On call roster optional. Sole charge only required on Saturdays. Would suit a vet with a strong surgery or dentistry interest. For more information click here. (ref 59419)
Western Australia
  1. Northern Perth. 6 month fixed term position. 4 vet small animal practice. Can be full or part time. 1:3 Saturdays. For more information, click here (ref 57877)
  2. Perth SE. ASAP to 21st September. 3 vet small animal practice. Mix of consultations and surgery. For more information, click here (ref 59155)
  3. Perth N. Flexible shifts ASAP to December. 4 vet small animal practice. Sole charge sometimes required. Accommodation, vehicle & flights available. For more information, click here (ref 59071)
  4. Perth N. September to January 2027 or any part thereof. 4 vet small animal practice. Sole charge on Saturdays only. Accommodation, vehicle & flights available. For more information, click here (ref 59067)
  5. City of Rockingham. October to January 2027 or any reasonable part thereof. Earn $1313 - $1848 per shift (consultations, emergency surgery and hospital case management). Accommodation and Flights provided. For more information, click here (ref 57487)