A high proportion of the locum market is serviced by non-UK veterinary professionals who provide an invaluable service to the sector. Each year around 700 veterinary surgeons from within the EU, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the US register with the RCVS, many on a Working Holiday Visa, and find both locum and permanent work within practices throughout the UK.
Working as a locum in the UK is a great way to experience working in many different practices whilst getting a chance to visit this historic and diverse country.
At recruit4vets we have helped 100's of overseas Vets and Nurses secure work in the UK and we work hard to ensure your time in the UK is as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. We can provide advice and assistance on RCVS registration, opening a UK bank account, UK tax, relocating, life in practice and much more.
If you are interested in locum work through recruit4vets and would like further information you can either call us on 0044 1423 739 010, email info@recruit4vets.co.uk
RCVS Registration
The first step for any overseas vet will be registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Applicants must allow adequate time to register with the RCVS before they intend to start work, straightforward applications generally take between six and eight weeks. Eligibility for registration is based either on having a recognised qualification or passing the RCVS Statutory Exam.
Qualifications currently recognised are:
- Degrees awarded by the six veterinary schools of the UK
- Graduates from the European Union and Accession Countries
- Graduates from Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland or Murdoch)
- Graduates from New Zealand (Massey University)
- Graduates from South Africa (Pretoria University)
- Graduates from USA and Canada whose qualifications have been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Registering with HM Revenue & Customs
If you are a worker who has recently arrived in the UK you will need to complete a HMRC P86 form. This helps the HMRC to decide your residence treatment for income tax.
Obtaining a National Insurance number
In order to work in the UK you will need to obtain a National Insurance number. To obtain a National Insurance number you will need to book an appointment with the 'Job Centre Plus' office, for more information click here
Opening a bank account
At recruit4vets we can assist you in opening your first UK bank account. For further details please contact recruit4vets
Work Visa's
Youth Mobility Scheme - The Youth Mobility Scheme this year replaced the Working Holiday Visa and will allow young people to come and experience life in the UK for up to two years. If your country joins the scheme and you meet the criteria to participate in the scheme, you will be free to do whatever you like during your stay in the UK. You will need to be aged between 18 and 30 and have sufficient funds to support yourself from when you first enter the UK until you start earning.
For further information visit the UK Border Agency website
Highly Skilled Workers Visa - The Tier 1 Highly Skilled Workers Visa has replaced the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme and is designed to allow highly skilled people to come to the UK to look for work. To be eligible for this visa you must pass a points-based assessment. Points are awarded based on your qualifications, previous earnings, UK experience, age, English language and available funds. You must score 75 points based on your age, qualifications, previous earnings and UK experience, 10 points for your English language skills and 10 points for available funds.
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