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- Starting a Job Before you start to work in Victoria learn about your rights and responsibilities as an Australian employee.
- Get Connected, Get a Job A wide range of industry associations and professional associations are available to help you find a job and meet other professionals in Victoria, Australia
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- Skilled Visas An overview of the migration visas available to skilled professionals and tradespeople interested in migrating to Australia.
- Business Visas An overview of the migration visas available to business professionals and owners interested in migrating to Australia.
- State Sponsorship The Victorian Government sponsors visas for skilled and business migrants interested in living in Victoria, Australia.
- Occupation Lists See the Victorian State Sponsorship list to find out if your occupation is in demand and eligible for state sponsorship by the Victorian Government.
- How to Migrate Find out about the process of how to migrate to Victoria, Australia. Victoria's Skilled and Business Migration Program offers assistance in a number of ways.
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Veterinarian Career Information
There are approximately 7,000 veterinarians working in Australia with around 1,778 veterinarians located in Victoria 1.
Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for veterinarians.
Earning potential
According to the Australian Government's Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for veterinarians are approximately AUD$12502.
Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit the jobseeker sites listed below under Finding a job.
Skills Australia has also released a report with further information on the current labour market for veterinarians.
Licensing and registration
To work as a veterinarian in Victoria you must be registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
For more information on registration, please contact:
Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria
Level 11, 470 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC, 3000, AUS
Telephone: +61 3 9620 7444
Fax: +61 3 9620 7044
Email: enquiries@vetboard.vic.gov.au
Website: www.vetboard.vic.gov.au
TIP: Think about applying for licensing and registration before you arrive in Australia, once you have your visa, as the process can take some time.
Employers
Veterinarians are employed across several industries including: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Education and Training; Health Care and Social Assistance; and Manufacturing3.
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about veterinarians in Victoria.
- The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority registers chemicals which are used in animals such as dogs, cats and horses. The APVMA is the agency responsible for evaluating these products before they are legally supplied, used or sold.
Tip
We recommend that you do not apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take some time, and employers are generally unlikely to choose you for a job if you are not sure when you will arrive in Australia and do not have a visa allowing you to work.
Finding a job
Speciality job seeker sites:
- Vetlink Employment Service is a specialist recruitment company for the veterinary industry.
To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in veterinarians, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association's Member Index.
For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working and Employment section.
Migrating to Victoria
Detailed information about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa sponsorship from the Victorian Government, is available in the Visas and Immigrating section. You can also find detailed information about visa pathways including employer sponsorship on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Skill assessment information
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC) as the assessing authority for the occupation of veterinarian.
For further information on AVBC migration skills assessment requirements including an application form and how to apply, please contact:
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council
Level 8, 470 Collins St
Melbourne
VIC, 3000, AUS
Tel: +61 3 9620 7844
Fax: +61 3 9620 7828
Email: admin@avbc.asn.au
Website: www.avbc.asn.au/
1 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (2009) Job Outlook – Occupation pages – Employment levels. Retrieved June 21 2010 from joboutlook.gov.au
2 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relationship (2009) Job Outlook - Occupation pages. Retrieved June 21 2010 from joboutlook.gov.au
3 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relationship (2009) Job Outlook - Occupation pages - Prospects for employment. Retrieved June 21 2010 from joboutlook.gov.au
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