Working as Veterinary Professional Overseas

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a different country?

As veterinary professionals, we are privileged that our skills are transferable and are in demand all over the globe. Having veterinary training opens many doors for us, but as logical thinkers and planners, it can be difficult to take the plunge and make a long-distance move into the unknown.

I want vets and vet nurses to realise that working overseas can be a straight-forward and rewarding process, by sharing information and the experiences of those who have done it before.

On this page you’ll find a collection of articles, guides and interviews to help veterinary staff learn more about practicing in other countries, and to know what to expect when they get there. You can click directly on articles that interest you, or click the headings to learn more about each section of the site.

Global Vet Interviews

Have you ever wondered how vets in Buddhist countries really feel about euthenasia? Or how vets in the Galapagos overcome ‘macho’ culture to encourage the locals to castrate their pets?

Check out the full Global Vet Interview series to read about the challenges, successes and frustrations of a range of vets around the world who I’ve been privileged to share a coffee with!

A beautiful scottish landscape with a bridge, a river, and tower mountains in the background

Vet in Scotland: Interview with Emma

Image of a tropical beach at sunset wth purple, yellow and pink waves in Sri Lanka

Vet in Sri Lanka: Interview with Achini

justin and stella crouch behind a hue galapagos tortoise in the galapagos islands

Vets in the Galapagos: Interview with Justin & Stella

Read all Interviews here

Lessons from my International Vet Experiences

I’ve been lucky to work or volunteer my skills as a vet in almost a dozen different countries around the world. And no matter where I go, I never fail to learn something new.

Check out these posts about my own experiences, stories and take-away lessons from my life as an international vet:

Woman in flannel walking alone in a dried creek bed in australia, with gum trees towering overhead

10 Things I Learned as an Australian Outback Vet

a frozen lake under blue skies, with a red wooden hut on the left in Sweden

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?

See all my experiences here

Moving to the UK as a Vet:

The UK is a great place to work as a vet or vet nurse- but there’s a lot to consider before relocating and becoming registered in a whole new country.

To help you get started, I’ve written a series of articles based on on my own experiences about how to relocate to the UK as a veterinary professional- from visas and driving licenses, to veterinary registration and finding work.

The lights of the british parliament house reflected in the thames river at sunrise in london

Moving to the UK: Starting a life in Britain

Sunrise over a green field of sheep on a country lane in rural England

Moving to the UK: Veterinary Specifics

sunset over the thames river in london with the silhouettes of tourists and runners on the bank

Finding Permanent and Locum Vet Work in the UK

Read all articles about Working in Britain here

Becoming a Locum Vet:

Working as a locum vet or nurse is a popular option for many professionals- for me, it provides flexibility that allows me to earn money while I travel, and take breaks from work for my volunteering trips!

But working for yourself can certainly seem like a daunting process when you first start out. Read all about my experiences and tips in the Guide to Veterinary Locum Work to make your transition a breeze.