Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Environment & Agriculture
Veterinary Science
Veterinary medicine, animal health and veterinary nursing.
Salary range
A$85K–132K
Median A$108,500
2035 outlook
No data
Projection
PR signal
Strong PR
Veterinarian on CSOL. National shortage. Strong demand in regional areas.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
5–2 years
Qualifications
Bachelor (DVM) · Diploma
Education fields
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (5 years). Very competitive entry. National shortage.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$68,000 | 5 yr | #13 |
| University of Sydney | A$65,000 | 5 yr | #18 |
| University of Queensland | A$62,000 | 5 yr | #40 |
| Murdoch University | A$56,000 | 5 yr | #490 |
| Charles Sturt University | A$52,000 | 5 yr | — |
| James Cook University | A$50,000 | 5 yr | #415 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18