Australian Visa Process

There are many visa options available to individuals who are looking to relocate and work in America.
The most commonly used visas for veterinary professionals are the ‘Skilled Shortage Visa’, ‘ANZSCO Visa’ and the ‘Working Holiday Visa’. All of these visas will require the following:

Qualified Veterinary professional
Under the age of 45
Fluent in English

482 Skilled Shortage Visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) replaced the old 457 visa. This visa allows you to stay up to two years, with unrestricted travel in and out of the country. The skills shortage visa is a pathway to permanent residency should you decide to stay longer.
The Skilled Occupation List is available to all vets and vet nurses, are available to individuals qualified to work in the eligible skilled occupations.
TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:

Short term (Up to 2 years)
Long term (Up to 4 years)
Labour Agreement (employer discretion)

Working Holiday Visa
The working holiday visa is becoming less popular with the increase in visa changes to entice veterinarians to work in Australia, and the ability to gain sponsorship from the employer. The age limit for Australian Working Holiday VISA has recently been raised to 35 from 30!

Must be 18 to 35
Valid for up to 12 months
Have a valid DVM degree from an accredited institution

ANZSCO Visa
ANZSCO is short for ‘Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations’. ANZSCO publishes the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), where only 176 occupations including Veterinarians have made. Its important to note that there are 3 types of ANZSCO visas available such as 457 Temporary skilled visa, 482 Skilled visa and the 190 Skilled Nominated visa. To be eligible for this visa, you must meet the following:

Hold a valid DVM degree from an accredited institution
Have at least three years of relevant work experience
Pass the Australian English Language Benchmark (AELB) test
Obtain a Skills Assessment by the Veterinary Registration Board of Australia (VRBA)
Have a job offer from an Australian employer

Links / Contents:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list
https://avbc.asn.au/for-veterinarians/skills-assessment-for-migration/

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Are you interested in discussing these together. Please reach out to our team on 0333 014 7374 or email thomas@vetseekers.com

Rohit Verma

February 8, 2024

Very nice ji

Mackenzie Deak

January 16, 2024

New Grad Experience

Both Abby and Adam were fantastic, quick to respond and also really took into account what exactly I was looking for. As soon as I’d mentioned to Abby I was interested in the charity/not-for-profit sector she quickly compiled a list of practices that might interest me. In doing that Abby introduced me to a company that I would quite literally describe as my dream job, and after some interviews (wonderfully set up by both Abby and Adam through the process) landed that job. As a new grad trying to find your first job can be really stressful but I felt at ease working with Vet Seekers as they took care of all the hard bits and all I had to do was talk about what I loved. Really grateful to them for this new opportunity!

Miss monica giarrizzo

October 11, 2023

Sophie is the best

Sophie is one of the best recruitment agents I have ever dealed with. She is professional, friendly and kind. She gets things done and offers a great service.

dinah w

September 20, 2023

Helpful and genuine!

Thomas, the recruitment agent, is an absolute saint and has been working really hard to help me find a workplace that matches my values. Always willing to listen and formulate a plan of attack regarding logistics and needs of both parties. Thank you!

Lucy Marshall

July 5, 2023

Adam was really helpful in finding me a…

Adam was really helpful in finding me a suitable practice and was keeping me updated throughout.

Becca Pillet

May 23, 2023

Abby was lovely

Abby was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, very friendly and supportive. Interviews and options were given very quickly. And advice was very welcome

Ciaran M

May 17, 2023

Very professional service

Very professional service, great communication.

Scarlett Johnson

May 5, 2023

Great experience overall

Great experience overall! I contacted George in around March and very quickly I had interviews scheduled followed by trial shifts and employment ready for when I finish my studies in a very supportive practice. George was very attentive and quick to update with the ongoing process even receiving phone calls within minutes of leaving the practice! Can’t recommend enough.

Chloe Wheeler

April 27, 2023

Really helpful, 10/10!!

I worked with Adam T and he’s the most amazing agent, so helpful with chasing up enquires and getting everything sorted so that I can have a job lined up once I become an RVN in the summer — can’t recommend enough!

Kirsty

April 26, 2023

Megan has been a tremendous help

Megan has been a tremendous help from the start, from silly questions to setting up interviews and organising all of the documents. Megan made sure everything was easy, stress free and the communication at all times was second to none. This was my first time using an agency to apply for jobs but once I had explained my must haves from a job Megan was able to, within 24 hours, find me a job that ticked all of the boxes and more! I highly recommend!

April 13, 2023

Thank you Abby

Abby has been amazing throughout my whole job hunting process. She is extremely helpful and so friendly always checking in to see how I’m getting on. Definitely recommend. 😊

March 16, 2023

Professional and Friendly Recruitment Agency

Whilst investigating locum jobs I sent an email to Vet Seekers, within the hour I was speaking to one of their consultants, George. George was helpful, dillegent and responsive throughout the process of securing me a locum position, this was within a few days of my initial conversation with him. I would have no hesitation to approach Vet Seekers/George in the future for further locuming roles.

customer

March 14, 2023

Very professional efficient and…

Very professional efficient and friendly.

Nicola Vanes

Polite, helpful, informative and kind

Abby was so polite and helpful. She kept me up to date with what was happening and always replied quickly to my emails.

Mollie Allsop

March 7, 2023

Great experience

George has been fantastic from start to finish. He is attentive, friendly and very organised, meaning the whole process has been easy and stress-free for myself.

kaykay pug

March 6, 2023

It is my pleasure to write a review for…

It is my pleasure to write a review for Vet Seekers. Adam is an excellent specialist who helped me a lot throughout my job hunting process. He has great response and always kind to answer my questions and give me advice. He is incredibly efficient, he sourced out different interview opportunities for me. He also kept giving me updates everyday. I am grateful to have Adam helping me! And I am eventually got a job!

Steph

February 24, 2023

Fantastic service

Fantastic service. Meg has been wonderful finding me a locum job. She is proactive and friendly and kept me updated regularly. Highly recommend!

Leeza D

February 8, 2023

George was friendly and professional

George was friendly and professional. Now looking forward to my new job. George sorted out any queries and kept me informed through the whole process. Thank you .

Lauren Bevis

I received help in finding a job from…

I received help in finding a job from Abby. She was really helpful and kept me updated frequently. I have since accepted my first full time role thanks to Abby’s help.

Sarah J Peirce

Wonderful experience

Adam was amazing he really helped me get my new job and made the process really easy. He ensured I received all of the correct documents and was procative in making sure I signed them all.

Megan

February 7, 2023

Very happy :)

George, helped me from the very beginning, listened to what I wanted and helped me find places that suited me. They are fantastic and would highly recommend :) Thanks George :)

Agnieszka Hanyż

February 6, 2023

Massive thank you to Abby from Agnes

Massive thank you to Abby from Vetseekers for all the help she given me in finding a job! Within couple weeks thanks to Abby expertise and attendence I've visited amazing practices and accepted a job offer. Lovely and caring personality definitely would recommend to others!

Lucy

January 24, 2023

Thank you

I can’t thank Megan enough for all she has done in helping me secure the perfect job! Her expertises and attentiveness are above and beyond both in finding jobs that matched my requirements but also in communication and keeping me informed through out the whole process.

Thomas Fox

January 20, 2023

I really need to thank Vet Seekers and…

I really need to thank Vet Seekers and especially Meg. I have worked with Meg closely and she has always gone above and beyond for me and, now for the second time, helped me to achieve the permanent role that I wanted. I really cannot thank Meg and Vet Seekers enough for everything they have done for me. I cannot recommend enough. This is the second time I have worked with Meg, and the second time I have landed a role within weeks. It speaks for itself

Miss Gabriela Elena Pop

December 25, 2022

Very professional, friendly and helpful advice from David!

Lorenzo Carta

December 22, 2022

Dave is outstanding

Dave is outstanding, always at the end of the phone to help out. Definitely recommend

Oscar Samsó Llenas

December 13, 2022

George was extremlly deligent

George was extremlly deligent. He paid good attention to my requirements and did his best to find a match. He was punctual in his communications, straightforward, honest and patient. He has the kind of communication skills that encourages trust and confidence. I am delighted with his services.

Amber

December 12, 2022

I work with vetseekers on a daily…

I work with vetseekers on a daily basis, and in the last 2 months of me knowing the company, its been a pleasure to work with such a lovely team. I'm always assured and put at ease when going to vetseekers for perm and locum assistance.

Amber Louise

November 25, 2022

George was amazing

George was amazing! Really helpful !! He helped me through the process was so easy and stress free ! Really recommend! Wouldn’t go with anyone else if I needed a new job !

Kimberleigh Green

November 7, 2022

Great communication would recommend

Great communication via my preferred method, George offered me all available opportunities to ensure my needs as well as the practices needs were being met. Locum work arranged promptly.

kathryn

Excellent personal service

Excellent personal service! Quick responses and well organised. Nothing was too much. Thank you to George.

Lauren Ward

October 20, 2022

I worked with both Emily and Megan

I worked with both Emily and Megan. They were both so supportive in helping my to find work considering my difficuilt surcumstances. I highly reccomend as everyone I spoke to where all welcoming and helpful

Carole

Very good experience

I am very happy with vet seekers. Megan and Emily have been amazing. I feel that they took their Time to discuss the rate and find a good compromise for me. I never felt rush nether about giving an answer. The communication has been very good and phone call very useful. I would definitely recommand vet seekers to other vets.

Kate

October 13, 2022

George - personalised service, best recruitment experience I’ve had as a locum!

George at Vet Seekers is by far THE BEST recruitment agent I have experienced. His communication is spot on, using my preferred methods and times and really tailored the experience to understand what I needed and found me great roles and gave me all the support I needed. I found a lot of recruiters really don’t give you the same experience and id be waiting months for a job to be offered, I really felt George understood what I needed and went above and beyond to deliver. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for locum work. Always a pleasant experience.

Stephanie Taylor

October 10, 2022

Helpful, friendly and approachable

Megan had airways been super helpful and always around for any questions I had about potential jobs. Just the right balance between being in contact without being pushy (as some previous experiences with different recruitment agencies have been!) Overall cannot fault how easy and stress free the whole process of finding a new job has been - thank you Megan!

Patrick Ward

October 4, 2022

Vet role - Megan pinder

I applied for a vet role and Meg has been super helpful throughout. I was contacted regarding many viable roles and very thorough discussions about the right path. She has helped me find the role I was looking for and has been brilliant with details and quick replies. I appreciate everything she’s done for me.

Eleanor

August 17, 2022

Would recommend vetseekers

Megan was extremely helpful, answered all questions asap, always easy to get in touch with. Great service.

Natalia

July 21, 2022

Very helpful and friendly

Emily was incredibly helpful and responsive to my queries, I would highly recommend!

jade tyrrell

July 7, 2022

Fantastic communication from start to…

Fantastic communication from start to finish. Megan was my veterinary consultant she's very freindly, approachable and manages all the questions needed very promptly. Being my first job from my training practice she made the transition very stress free including negotiations with hours and salary. Thank you again megan I couldn't have done it without you!

Jess Kilner

July 6, 2022

Emily was really helpful and got me a…

Emily was really helpful and got me a job almost instantly with all the benefits/things I needed and wanted. She is really kind and friendly always asking if I need anything even a month into my job :)

Charlotte's Place

June 27, 2022

Vet seekers…

Megan at vet seekers was very attentive and helpful. Always on hand to chat through any queries. Overall, a great service.

Charlie

June 21, 2022

New Grad job search

Megan was always friendly and approachable and quick to respond to my emails. She was proactive in sending me jobs that might be suitable and understanding if they weren't to my liking. Overall I'd recommend using the VetSeekers service.

Leanne Stagg

May 23, 2022

Friendly and professional service

Megan at Vetseekers helped me in my search for a new role. She was really friendly, helpful and most of all listened to what I needed and made it work. I really felt like she had my best interests at heart. She communicated really well, both friendly and professional. Every time I spoke to someone they were very friendly too. All round a very positive experience and looking forward to a brilliant new role and challenge!

Kendra Ashby

May 8, 2022

Very helpful and very quick

Georgina was lovely and I was set up with a great match of a clinic very promptly.

Miss S Harrison

May 6, 2022

Great service and kept updated by phone and email the whole way through the recruiting process liaising with both myself and the candidate.

Sophia Beeley

May 1, 2022

Megan was very polite and helpful

Megan was very polite and helpful, and I was never left waiting long for a reply

April 27, 2022

Excellent locum agency

Excellent locum agency. Very helpful and efficient in providing locum work. Would highly recommend their services.

Summer Lane Vets

April 26, 2022

Working with Megan Pinder recently

Had the pleasure of working with Megan Pinder recently which resulted in the successful employment of a candidate she put to us. Megan was always extremely helpful and always quick to reply to any questions we had. I would highly recommend Megan and would definitely recommend & use her again.

Hester

April 22, 2022

10/10

10/10 for this recruitment agency. David and Lucy are friendly, intuitive and highly experienced. I launched myself into a locum career after spending 4 years at my home practice. It was a daunting step and they helped me every step of the way. They listened carefully to my wishes and worries and always put my interests first. Whether you are a vet, nurse or veterinary practice, I’d highly recommend reaching out to the team! The recruitment agency is truly one of a kind.

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