Health · ANZSCO 234711
Veterinarian immigration to Australia & Canada
Veterinarians diagnose and treat animals. Recognised for skilled migration; registration and exams apply.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council assesses Veterinarian (ANZSCO 234711), with registration through the relevant state or territory veterinary board. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: General draws
Veterinary practice is not usually inside the healthcare and social services category, which targets human-health and social-service roles. Plan around general rounds or provincial nomination. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Veterinarian applications most often stall
Applicants assume the healthcare category covers them and build a Canada strategy around category draws they are not eligible for. Confirm category eligibility before choosing this route over a provincial nomination.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Veterinarian migration — common questions
Is Veterinarian eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Veterinarian is assessed by Australasian Veterinary Boards Council for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council assesses Veterinarian (ANZSCO 234711), with registration through the relevant state or territory veterinary board. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Veterinarian fall under in 2026?
Veterinarian generally falls under General draws. Veterinary practice is not usually inside the healthcare and social services category, which targets human-health and social-service roles. Plan around general rounds or provincial nomination. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Do I need registration or a licence to work as a Veterinarian in Australia?
State or territory veterinary board registration is required to practise, and the AVBC examination pathway applies to most internationally qualified vets. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Veterinarian skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Applicants assume the healthcare category covers them and build a Canada strategy around category draws they are not eligible for. Confirm category eligibility before choosing this route over a provincial nomination.
What documents does a Veterinarian need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.