CVS Australia has announced an innovative secondment program, offering Australian veterinary professionals a unique opportunity to work in the UK for up to two years. This initiative, which is believed to be a first for the Australian veterinary market, also allows UK colleagues to experience work in Australia.
The program is designed to provide CVS Australia vets and nurses with international career development opportunities. Eligible vets with more than one year of experience and nurses with more than two years of experience can apply. The secondment is also open to colleagues in support office roles, ensuring a broad range of professional development opportunities.
Participants will have the chance to return to their original roles in Australia for up to 12 months after their secondment, with a similar role guaranteed in their region thereafter. This flexibility aims to encourage professional growth while maintaining continuity in their careers.
“Our vision is to be the veterinary company that most people want to work for,” Graeme Cramb, Managing Director of CVS Australia said. “We believe this Australia–UK secondment scheme represents an attractive option for our colleagues. By being the first veterinary company to offer such a program, we hope it will facilitate learning from new territories, enhance careers, and inspire an exciting exchange of ideas.”
Interested colleagues will be contacted by a member of the CVS recruitment team to discuss potential opportunities. Applicants must meet the visa requirements to work in the UK. Those selected for the secondment will receive a relocation package, continued salary payments in Australia, and may be eligible for a cost-of-living allowance in the UK.
\With over 500 high-quality Small Animal, Equine, and Farm practices, including first opinion, referral hospitals, and out-of-hours services, the CVS family spans England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This extensive network ensures that seconded colleagues will have access to a diverse and enriching professional environment.For more information on careers with CVS, visit careerswithcvs.co.