# Hiring UK-trained veterinary professionals in Australia

Verovian supports selected Australian mandates for veterinarians and veterinary nurses through workforce intelligence, specialist search and role-specific eligibility screening.

## Direct answer

Australian practices can recruit UK-trained veterinarians subject to the individual's qualification, the requirements of the relevant Australian veterinary board, work authorization and employer terms. AVBC publishes qualifications generally recognised as providing eligibility to apply for registration.

UK veterinary nursing qualifications should not be described as automatically recognised. Veterinary nursing qualification expectations and regulation vary, and the relevant state and current VNCA guidance should be checked.

## Verovian support

- Define the state, practice, caseload, rota and role mix
- Separate veterinarian and veterinary nurse pathways
- Map relevant UK talent
- Screen qualifications, experience and relocation motivation
- Align employment and relocation expectations
- Make controlled, consent-led introductions

## Sources

- AVBC veterinary registration: https://avbc.asn.au/for-veterinarians/veterinary-registration-in-australia-and-new-zealand/
- AVBC recognised qualifications: https://avbc.asn.au/veterinary-education/avbc-qualifications-generally-recognised/
- VNCA overseas-trained veterinary nurses: https://www.vnca.asn.au/about-veterinary-nursing/for-overseas-trained-veterinary-nurses/

Last reviewed: 6 October 2026.