WORKING OVERSEAS
Explore Veterinary Job Opportunities Around The Globe

The right destination really depends on what you’re looking for, whether that’s higher earning potential, a particular lifestyle, or a straightforward route to registration. GVC places veterinary professionals across the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Asia and the UAE, and each comes with its own mix of salary, visa requirements and demand for overseas vets.
Australia, New Zealand and the UAE are consistently popular for their strong demand and quality of life, while the USA and UAE tend to offer the highest salaries. The best first step is a conversation with our team about your goals, and we’ll point you towards the destinations that fit.

In most cases your qualifications will be recognised, but nearly every country requires you to register with its national veterinary body before you can practise, and some ask you to sit an additional exam or have your degree formally assessed first.
The USA and Canada require the NAVLE, for example, New Zealand may require the NZNVE, and the UAE runs its own licensing exam. Requirements vary quite a bit from one country to the next, so it’s worth checking the relevant country page or speaking to our team, who guide candidates through registration as part of every placement.

Salaries vary considerably by country and by experience level. The USA and UAE typically sit at the top, with experienced vets earning well into six figures, and the UAE has the added benefit of no personal income tax. Australia, Canada, and parts of Asia such as Hong Kong and Singapore also offer strong packages.
Each of our country pages sets out average, entry-level and experienced salaries for both vets and nurses, so you can compare properly before deciding where to focus.

We support you from the very first conversation through to your first day in a new country. That begins with an initial consultation to understand your goals, followed by tailored job matching against roles that suit your skills and lifestyle.
From there we guide you through registration, licensing and visa requirements, help you prepare for interviews, and support you through offers, negotiations and paperwork. Once you’ve accepted a role, we stay in touch to make sure your relocation and settling-in go as smoothly as possible.

Start by browsing our live international vacancies or uploading your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch to talk through your options. We match you to roles that fit your experience and preferred destination, then support you through the whole process, from application and interview to registration, visa and relocation.
Because we work with employers across the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Asia and the UAE, we can often open doors to roles you won’t find advertised anywhere else.

If you’re moving to a country where you’re not already a citizen or resident, you’ll almost always need a work visa, and in most cases that depends on having a confirmed job offer from a licensed employer who can sponsor you.
The exact route varies from place to place: the UK uses the Skilled Worker visa, Australia the TSS and Skilled Independent visas, the USA the H-1B or TN, and so on. Each country page sets out the main options, and our team, along with our migration partners, helps candidates navigate the process as part of every overseas placement.