Vets to Get Exemptions Into Australia Amid Shortage of Skilled Migrants
Vets to Get Exemptions Into Australia Amid Shortage of Skilled Migrants Foreign veterinarians will be fast-tracked into Australia amid a shortage of vets that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened. Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke confirmed on Saturday that vets would be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, which will allow them to enter Australia. At least 800 more veterinarians are needed nationwide to fill the gap caused by the puppy boom during the pandemic, according to Warwick Vale, the Australian Veterinary Association president. While Dr Vale welcomed the ne...