Are you a UK Vet that is already in Australia or are you looking to embark on your working holiday visa journey?
If you are ready to swap rainy commutes for sunny coastlines - without putting your veterinary career on hold – keep reading!
Join Australia’s largest emergency and specialist veterinary network, where your skills are valued, your impact is real, and your weekends are filled with surf, sunshine, and stories to tell.
Why Australia. Why Us.
At the Animal Referral & Emergency Network (AREN) - home to trusted names like Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) and Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) - we’re always here for Australia’s pets, 24/7. With 20+ hospitals nationwide, you’ll find world-class facilities, advanced medicine, and a team that truly has your back.
As part of Greencross, Australia’s leading pet wellness group, you’ll have access to a vast network of specialists across surgery, critical care, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, and more - all under one supportive umbrella.
Qualifications
Where You Could Work
We have multiple openings across iconic Aussie locations including:
Where You Could Work
We have multiple openings across iconic Aussie locations including:
ARH Canberra (ACT) - Culture, coffee, and capital-city charm
Greencross Vet Centre (SA) - Stunning wine regions & relaxed vibes
ARH Greater Western Sydney (NSW) - Big caseloads, big learning
AEC Woolloongabba (QLD) – City Seekers in the sunshine state
ARH Wollongong (NSW) - Beachfront lifestyle just an hour from Sydney
Additional Information
Whether you’re here for a few months of adventure or a longer career chapter, AREN offers the perfect blend of challenge, community, and coastline
Benefits
What’s In It For You
Flexible short- and long-term contracts to fit your travel plans – locum opportunities available from one month or more. Some sites also welcome GP vets with a keen interest in emergency and critical care (ECC)
Competitive salary packages - reflective of your experience and skills
Accommodation assistance available in certain locations
Sponsorship opportunities - if you wish to stay longer!