Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat being held by a keeper while a vet does a health check with a stethoscope.

Vet placement online application

Applications for Zoos Victoria Final Year Veterinary work placements are open February and March of each year for consideration of placement for the following year.

Applications may be accepted after this time, however availability is likely to be extremely limited.

Please note we ask that students be available for a minimum three – four week placement block.

Successful student placements are awarded based on the strength of a written application, consisting of a two-page (maximum) cover letter and a resume.

Successful applicants will be notified of an offer by 9 June for placement in the following year.

Please fill out the application in English.

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Melbourne Zoo
Healesville Sanctuary
Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Melbourne Zoo
Healesville Sanctuary
Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Melbourne Zoo
Healesville Sanctuary
Werribee Open Range Zoo

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