Overseas Opportunities for Veterinarians

There is a global market for veterinarians.

Veterinarians have a unique position in the world. They have the education and the experience to protect both animals and people. Their knowledge provides general health care for animals of all kinds.

Relocating to an overseas position creates a new world of opportunities. Veterinarians who want to explore career opportunities in another country have several options to choose from.

Vetlink Employment Service

Vetlink Employment Services has been recruiting qualified veterinarians since 1996. Located in Australia, the company is owned by a qualified veterinarian with more than 12 years of recruiting experience. Vetlink has placed more than 7,600 veterinarians throughout Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Asia, Canada and the United States. Positions are available in urban or rural areas of these countries, and they are available in many specialties, such as small animal, mixed, equine and bovine practices. Positions obtained through Vetlink Employment Service might carry additional perks, such as accommodation, a car and a generous daily rate in the United Kingdom.

Veltink Employment Service

112A Matin Street, Suite 6

Brighton, Victoria 3186

[phone]

[e-mail]

vetlink.com.au

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employs more than 80 veterinarians, and many are assigned to overseas posts in such areas like China or Zimbabwe. Veterinarians with the organization work in a wide range of areas. Many focus on such disciplines as bioterrorism, environmental health, food safety and viral and bacterial diseases. Because there has been a global increase of human diseases that first originated in animals and insects, veterinarians with the CDC play a critical role. Diseases like SARS, monkeypox, West Nile and avian flu generate media attention, and the CDC has found that veterinarians have helped explore how human and animal health concerns are linked.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Road

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

1-800-232-4636

[e-mail]

cdc.gov

Federation of Veterinarians of Europe

Founded in 1975, the Federation of Veterinarians in Europe represents 46 national veterinary organizations across 38 countries, according to the FVE’s website. The organization works to unite and represent veterinarians and to find opportunities for the right candidates to succeed. A job search on FVE's website is regularly updated with the latest postings in these fields of several key groups, including practitioners, hygienists, veterinary state officers and veterinarians in education, research and industry.

Federation of Veterinarians of Europe

Rue Defacqz, 1

B-1000 Brussels

32-2533-70-20

Fve.org

Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering is another possible way for veterinarians to gain overseas experience. Hundreds of organizations are looking for candidates to give their time and resources for different veterinary projects. From horse rehabilitation in South Africa to researching and investigating the habits and patterns of marine life in Swaziland, there are numerous of opportunities for nearly every veterinary discipline and interest.

References

• Vetlink Employment Service
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Careers at CDC
• Federation of Veterinarians of Europe: Welcome

Resources

• Volunteer Abroad: Veterinary Volunteer Abroad