The Locum Vet Pty Ltd

20/06/2024

🐾 Exciting News from The Locum Vet! 🐾

We are thrilled to announce that we have an outstanding GP small animal veterinarian available this August ✨ Our highly skilled vet is ready to provide top-notch care for your furry patients, ensuring they receive the best medical attention.

📅 Availability:
🐹 August 2024

Whether your team needs a well-deserved break or you’re looking to enhance your practice's offerings, our veterinarian is here to help. With a passion for general practice, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a gentle touch to every pet they treat.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give your permanent team some rest while ensuring your patients continue to receive exceptional care. If you’re interested in learning more or booking our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re more than happy to provide additional information and assist with the arrangements. 📞🐶🐱

14/06/2024

🌟 Vet Staff Wellness: The Power of Taking a Break 🌟

Our vet staff are the heart and soul of our clinic, and their well-being is crucial. 🐾❤️ Here's why taking a break can make all the difference:

Boosts Mental Health 🌼
Regular breaks help reduce stress and prevent burnout. A clear mind means better care for our furry friends!

Enhances Productivity 💪
Short, regular breaks can actually increase focus and efficiency. A refreshed mind works smarter, not harder.

Improves Job Satisfaction 😊
Time to relax and recharge makes work more enjoyable. Happy staff means a positive, thriving workplace.

Promotes Team Cohesion 🤝
Breaks are perfect for team bonding. Stronger relationships lead to better communication and teamwork.

Physical Health Benefits 🏃‍♀️
Moving around and resting eyes from screens can prevent physical strain and fatigue.

Let's celebrate our dedicated staff by encouraging them to take those well-deserved breaks. After all, a healthy team means healthier pets! 🐶🐱

31/05/2024

🐾✨ Miracle at the Clinic! ✨🐾
Story time - the names and details have been changed to protect the innocent

It was a hectic Monday evening in a metropolitan city clinic; a cat labeled "dead on arrival" (DOA) surprised everyone. Initially moving on to other patients, Dr. Locumwas alerted by a nurse who suspected a faint heartbeat in the seemingly lifeless cat. Despite severe hypothermia and malnutrition, Dr. Locum decided to try reviving her, fueled by a promise from the clinic's owner to support the efforts. One question remained: did the cat want to keep fighting or go peacefully? Dr Locum asked her silently, then told the staff, "Look guys, I am so confident that this cat is going to be dead in the morning that if she isn’t, I’ll take her home." That’s when the miracle happened. There was a faint twitch in the ears and then an opening of the eyes. She looked at the nurses, then back at her doctor. "Lazarus," Dr Locum thought. Then a very soft "miiiooooow" followed. "Ok then, if that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is."

The next morning, the clinic's alarm was triggered by Lazarus, who had managed to free herself and was now lively and hungry. "Look at you hopping around with your dead leg, that will need to be amputated, sorry," Dr Locum said after discovering there wasn't any robber at the clinic, just a cat full of energy. The cat responded with a ‘miow’, which Dr Locum took as consent to amputate her dead leg. Or perhaps it was consent for them to call her Peg Leg as an endearment. After weeks of intensive care and preparation for surgery, Peg Leg was on the road to recovery. True to her word, Dr. Locum adopted the resilient cat, who had fought against all odds to survive. Peg Leg's story is a testament to the dedication of veterinary staff and the incredible resilience of animals. 🐱❤️

22/05/2024

Exciting News! 🤩

Life can be unpredictable, but when our furry companions need urgent care, we're here to help! 🐾 Introducing our new initiative: VIP Clinics with our locum vet! 🚑 We're testing out having one of our dedicated vets available on short notice for those unexpected staff emergencies.

🗓 Mark your calendars: June 12th - 22th.
📍 Only in Adelaide, SA.

Want to know more about becoming a VIP Clinic with our locum vet? 🤔 Email us or give us a call to find out!
[email protected] 📩📞

10/05/2024

🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟

Life can throw curveballs, and when our furry friends need help, we're here to catch them! 🐾 Introducing our latest initiative: VIP Clinics with our locum vet! 🚑 We're trialing having one of our dedicated vets available at short notice for those unexpected pet emergencies.

🗓 Upcoming dates!
📍 Exclusive to Adelaide, SA.

Curious about becoming a VIP Clinic with our locum vet? 🤔 Shoot us an email or give us a call to learn more!
[email protected] 📩📞

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24/04/2024

🐾 Calling all Aussie clinics! 🇦🇺 Got a vet shortage? We've got you covered!
With 10+ locum veterinarians spread across Australia, we're your go-to solution for seamless staffing. As a labor hire enterprise, we handle all the nitty-gritty—insurance, workers' comp, you name it—so you can focus on what matters: top-notch care.
Write us a DM and we'll send you the profile of available veterinarians for a perfect match! 📩🐶

Want to know more?
Send us a DM or email [email protected]

*QLD and ACT excepted

14/04/2024

We are The Locum Vet. We are a support network for locum veterinarians in Australia. We will support you by taking care of the negotiations with the clinics, help you with tough clinical cases, provide you with an online library of resources and more.

The Locum Vet has brought together a group of 14 wonderful veterinarians and we match them with vet clinics across Australia seeking temporary relief. Join our team! 🐶

06/04/2024

Interested in the satisfaction of your staff?

Today we share with you the most common factors that drive veterinary professionals to pursue excellence in their field.

In Locum Vet you can match the needs of your clinic with the availability, skill set and work interests of the vet professionals.

DM 'locum' for more information.

14/03/2024

Do you or your vets need some much-needed time off? Keep your doors open and your workflow running smoothly with The Locum Vet Pty Ltd.

The Locum Vet has brought together a group of over 15 confident and experienced locum veterinarians and matches them with vet hospitals across Australia seeking temporary relief.

You let us know your needs of your clinic and we'll match our locums' availability, skill set and work interests.

Our locum vets are located across Australia and many will travel to fill the need for vets.

The Locum Vet Pty Ltd coordinates all the HR - insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding QLD & ACT), making it easy for clinics to source vets for their temporary relief positions.

Comment or DM 'RELIEF' for more information.

31/12/2023

Just a few testimonials from some of our locum veteriarians

The Locum Vet is a tight-knit organisation that brings together locum veterinarians and helps match them with vet hospitals across Australia to provide temporary relief.

If you are curious about setting your own work schedule, or finding shortterm clinics that suit your skills and work interests, or travelling and working across Australia - you should reach out and say hello.

The Locum Vet helps match your availability, skill set and work interests to the needs of clinics. Many are located in regional Australia with amazing scenery and opportunities for discovering more of this beautiful country.

Whether you've been out 2 years or 12 years (or more!), we are a cohesive network of vets who share and discuss cases, run regular team meetings and do CPD seminars.

The Locum Vet coordinates insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding QLD), making it easy for clinics to source vets for temporary positions.

Basically, we work with you to help you find fulfilling work and remuneration at vet clinics across Australia.

Want to know more about joining us as a locum vet? DM us 'locum work' for more information

And if you're a clinic looking for locum cover, DM us 'locum vet' for more information

06/12/2023

Looking for an experienced, reliable locum vet to give you or your staff some much-needed time off?

The Locum Vet is an organisation that brings together a group of confident and experienced locum veterinarians and matches them with vet hospitals across Australia seeking temporary relief.

We'll match their availability, skill set and work interests to the needs of your clinic.

Our locum vets are located across Australia and many will travel to fill the need for vets.

The Locum Vet coordinates insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding QLD & ACT), making it easy for clinics to source vets for their temporary relief positions.

DM 'locum' for more information.

30/11/2023

Have you thought about doing locum vet work?

The Locum Vet is an organisation that brings together confident and experienced locum veterinarians and matches them with vet hospitals across Australia seeking temporary relief.

Started by one vet with a passion for supporting our profession and helping vets find meaning in their work, The Locum Vet now coordinates a team of locums across all states and territories to help vet clinics needing short-term cover.

By working with The Locum Vet, you can match your availability, skill set and work interests to the needs of the clinic.

Travel Australia and flex your skills as a vet while receiving the support of a cohesive network of vets who regularly share and discuss cases, participate in regular team meetings, CPD seminars and prioritise mental wellness.

Whether you're an experienced locum wanting a group of like-minded colleagues, or you're considering the transition from permanent employment to locum work, we can help you.

The Locum Vet coordinates insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding QLD and ACT), making it easy for clinics to source vets for their temporary relief positions.

DM 'locum' for more information.

27/09/2023

Baby bird season is upon us!
Here is some helpful information explaining what to do if you come accross a baby bird.

Remember a lot of bird parents raise their young from the ground 🦜

13/09/2023

Looking for an experienced, reliable locum vet to give you or your staff some much-needed time off?

The Locum Vet is an organisation that brings together a group of confident and experienced locum veterinarians and matches them with vet hospitalis across Australia seeking temporary relief.

We'll match their availability, skill set and work interests to the needs of your clinic.

Our locum vets are located across Australia and many will travel to fill the need for vets.

The Locum Vet coordinates insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding VIC, QLD, ACT), making it easy for clinics to source vets for their temporary relief positions.

DM 'locum' for more information.

25/08/2023

Interested in locum vet work?

The Locum Vet is an organisation that brings together a group of confident and experienced locum veterinarians and matches them with vet hospitals across Australia seeking temporary relief.

Match your availability, skill set and work interests to the needs of the clinic.

Travel Australia and flex your skills as a vet while receiving the support of a cohesive network of vets who regularly share and discuss cases.

The Locum Vet coordinates insurance, payroll tax, and superannuation entitlements under a labour hire umbrella (excluding VIC & QLD), making it easy for clinics to source vets for their temporary relief positions.

DM 'locum' for more information.

15/06/2023

The Locum Vet has an awesome locum available in Victoria

Dear colleagues in Melbourne - Victoria.
I am posting on behalf of The Locum Vet (an awesome network of locum veterinarians servicing all over Australia).
We have an awesome veterinarian available for 3 days at the end of June. She works around the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. She is available for on the 26th, 27th and 28th of June.
If you are interested please email us on [email protected] for more details.

28/05/2023

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16/05/2023

29/03/2023

Hello!
The Locum Vet would like to welcome five new vets to the team.
There is now 12 of us in the network locuming all over Australia!
Check out our website
www.TheLocumVet.com.au
Or email us on: [email protected]

The Locum Vet's dedication to providing high standards of patient and client care is paramount and we are firmly committed to the welfare of animals.

09/01/2023

LOCUM VETERINARIANS AVAILABLE
UPDATE
Our Brisbane vet has become available to do some work in February!
Let us know, she won't be available long.

Hello colleagues:
Attention Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Sydney

The Locum Vet has two experienced veterinarians available for some work in March 2023.
Dr Minjee is available in the Sydney region and Dr Emma in either the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast.

Give your permanent staff a break without disrupting your clinic's workflow. Let us know if you are interested in any of our awesome vets. They will not remain available for long.

email: [email protected]
ph: 0417 377 576

18/12/2022

Hello Australia!
The Locum Vet is happy to announce that we have availability (limited) but availability nonetheless in early 2023.
Our clients (the wonderful clinics and hospitals we work with) in our mailing list receive priority updates with locum availability. If you want to be part of our mailing list please email Ale on: [email protected]

The Locum Vet is fortunate to be working with 9 amazing veterinarians providing locum services to practices all over Australia. Below is our current availability.

Dr Minjee:
Experienced small animal vet
Available in Brisbane AND for interstate travel in February and March

Dr Alison:
Small animal clinician with 3 years of experience
Available for ad hoc shifts in the Sydney region from February 2023

Dr Hannah:
Experienced small animal vet with preference for surgical shifts
Available for part time hours in the Newcastle and Sydney region in early Feb 2023 and from March 2023

Dr Emma:
Experienced small animal clinician with preference for surgical shifts
Available in either South East QLD or Melbourne in April and May 2023

Dr Elyse
No longer available

Dr Adriel
Recent graduate small animal vet
Available from May 2023 throughout Australia or for ad hoc shifts in Perth from January 2023

Dr Kelly
Very experienced (18 years in practice) small animal and large animal clinician
Available in South Australia from April 2023

Dr Kylie
Experienced small animal clinician
Available from April 2023

Dr Ale (me)
Experienced small animal clinician with interest in small animal emergency and critical care
Available from June 2023

If you are interested in any of our vets please email us on [email protected] or check our website

The Locum Vet's dedication to providing high standards of patient and client care is paramount and we are firmly committed to the welfare of animals.

04/11/2022

Amazing from AES!
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Regardless of where you live in Australia, the is a significant event. It’s usually a day of dressing up, food and drinks, placing a bet, and watching the races.

As animal lovers with animal welfare at the front of our minds, we’ll be saying .

15/10/2022

Hello everyone!
The Locum Vet Pty Ltd has veterinarians available to cover some shifts and give permanent staff a much needed break.

We would like to welcome our new vets whose pets are featured in this post. Thank you for your trust. There is now 8 of us working all over Australia.

NSW: Due to a cancellation we have a vet available in Newcastle, Sydney and the Central Coast FROM LATE OCTOBER 2022.

We also have a travelling vet available in Victoria and NSW throughout November!

Melbourne: We have a vet available from January 2023 throughout the west suburbs and another vet available to cover some shifts during school holidays!

Adelaide: We have a vet available in metropolitan Adelaide during the last two weeks of January. Availability includes after hours and overnight duties.

Perth: We have a vet available from Mid December and throughout 2023.

Brisbane: We have a vet available from February 2023.

EMAIL US TO: [email protected] or check out our website
www.thelocumvet.com.au
.. Stay awesome vets!

26/09/2022

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01/08/2022

Hey guys! The Locum Vet is BACK.
Thank you everyone for your support and a massive thanks to the veterinarians that have trusted us and joined our network.

We have two veterinarians in Queensland, two in NSW, two in Vic, one in SA and one in WA.

In saying that:
ADELAIDE CLINICS, we have a wonderful vet travelling from QLD in October. She is (at this stage) available for work in Adelaide for1 week on the week of the 10th of October.

Email us on [email protected] if you need a pair of hands in your clinic.

Also, email us if you want to be part of our mailing list. The clinics in our mailing list get information about our locums first.

Happy week everyone

01/04/2022

The Locum Vet would like to thank everyone that has supported us through the start of this venture.
We are having to put a short pause on getting more clinics and more vets on board for a little while (it has been wonderful but overwhelming too wow)... so, we will have a little break and we shall see you all stronger than ever in a few months.
All the shifts that have been organised WILL be fulfilled but we are not taking on any new shifts (we are also pretty booked up as it is)
Thanks everyone
Hugs
Ale

30/03/2022

The Locum Vet would like to welcome the most wonderful Dr Sandy!

Dr Sandy is an experienced small animal veterinarian taking shifts in metropolitan Melbourne from May onwards.

Her area of interest are soft tissue surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Melbourne clinics, be quick, Sandy will get booked up quickly.

:)
Ale

21/03/2022

The Locum Vet would like to welcome two new veterinarians to the team.

Thank you Dr Hannah and Dr Elyse for trusting the initiative of The Locum Vet.

Dr Hannah works mostly in Newcastle but can be available throughout NSW.

Dr Elyse works in metropolitan Melbourne and this post features her cat Bella.

The Locum Vet is very happy to have them on board.
If you are a clinic looking for a locum veterinarian please contact Alejandra Arbe or email [email protected]
The website will be updated shortly

:)

17/03/2022

Hi guys. The Locum Vet has a vet available to cover sporadic shifts in Adelaide SA for the next couple of weeks. Only a couple of days left available for the next couple of weeks.
Only days available now are: Wednesday the 23rd of March, Thursday the 24th, Sat 26th and Wednesday 30th.
Let us know if you are interested by emailing [email protected]

07/03/2022

Hello!
The Locum Vet has now some availability during the last two weeks of March. We have a small animal vet available for work in South Australia. Availability is for both ordinary hours and after-hours with solid experience in small animal emergency and critical care.
Please email [email protected]
:)