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An accredited sponsor, on your side.

VetPartners is an accredited business sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs, Australia's immigration authority.
Our registered migration agent aims to lodge decision-ready applications, each of which can be accompanied by a letter
requesting priority processing. Relocation planning runs in parallel with your visa process, so you can plan your move with confidence.

Want to see where you could be working? Explore our Specialty & Emergency hospitals and the teams already living this life.

Who decides what

Immicon, our dedicated registered migration agent, assesses your eligibility and prepares the strongest possible, decision-ready application on your behalf, which can include a letter requesting priority processing. The final decision to grant any visa, and any processing timeframe, always sits with the Department of Home Affairs. We can't guarantee an outcome or a timeframe, but we make sure your application is in the best possible shape.

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

SPONSOR

DEPT. OF HOME AFFAIRS

THREE PATHWAYS, ONE PLAN

Which visa fits you?

Your dedicated registered migration agent will confirm your visa eligibility during your very first visa conversation.

SUBCLASS 482

Skills in Demand

(Temporary)

The standard route for most incoming clinicians, temporary employment while your longer term pathway is considered.

SUBCLASS 186

482 Transition

(or Direct Route)

A pathway to permanent residency, either transitioning from your 482 visa or applying directly if you meet the criteria from the outset.

SUBCLASS 417/ 462

Working Holiday

(subject to eligibility)

A flexible way to try a locum role or a short-term stint, and get a real feel for life and work in Australia before committing to a longer-term move.

WHICHEVER PATHWAY YOU CHOOSE

Here's how we support you through it

Priority Processing

Each application can be accompanied by a letter requesting priority processing from the Department.

Dedicated Agent

One registered migration agent, with a personalised plan built around you, in your corner from application to decision.

Parallel Planning

Runs alongside your visa, including your notice period and finalising things with your current community and clinical team.

Regular Updates

You'll hear from your agent at every meaningful milestone, so you're never left wondering where your application stands.

WHAT WE GATHER, TOGETHER

Support end-to-end, from Immicon

Our immigration partner, your dedicated registered migration agent builds a personalised plan and holds your hand through the whole process.

Education & Academic

Degree certificates, transcripts and academic records.

Employment

References and evidence of your work history.

English Requirements

IELTS 5.0 for your visa, 7.0 for registration.

Police Checks

Character clearances from everywhere you've lived.

Support Along the Journey

Your dedicated registered migration agent is with you at every step, keeping things accurate and moving.

Your Immediate Family Included

Visa support is provided for eligible members of your family unit.

Thorough today, ready for tomorrow. We take a thorough approach,
to give your application the strongest possible chance for success.

REGISTRATION

Registering with the right board

Your personalised pathway runs through an AVBC assessment plus registration with the relevant state or territory veterinary board.

STEP 1

State Board Application

Lodged with the board for the state you'll work in.

STEP 2

AVBC
Assessment

Your qualification is assessed against Australian standards.

STEP 3

Specialist Recognition

Pathway confirmed early if you hold specialist credentials.

What is the AVBC?

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council is the body responsible for assessing overseas veterinary qualifications against Australian standards. It's the first step every overseas-trained vet goes through, before registering with the board in the state you'll be working in.

Your state veterinary board

Once your AVBC assessment is complete, you'll register with the board for the state you'll be working in:

QLD Veterinary Board

VIC Veterinary Practitioners Board

Full board directory & English requirements: avbc.asn.au

NEXT: SETTLING IN

Your visa is only the start.

See how VetPartners supports the practical side of your move, from your first sim card to your first day on the floor.

SEE RELOCATION & TRANSITION

EMAIL CAREERS@VET.PARTNERS

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Meet Dr Alex Fox

Dr. Alex is a qualified vet, who graduated in 2018. Alex has experience working clinically at specialty hospitals before moving into recruitment, and understands what you're weighing up. She's always happy to have a relaxed, confidential conversation about your career goals and what you're looking for next.