My journey is a bit different from Natalia’s path to becoming a full-time GP vet in Sydney.
👆🏻 If you’d like to hear more about my journey, take a listen to the recording above!
Why Externships Are Important
An externship is a short-term, hands-on experience where you observe, assist, and show your skills before committing.
I recommend doing an externship before committing to an internship, not just to get chosen, but to choose the right place for the next year or more.
Outcome: After a 2-week externship, I applied to the internship and I’ve got the position.
Equine Practice vs. Small Animal Practice: Pay and Work-Life Balance
Equine practice is always under paid compared to small animals. During my internship, I was paid 60K/year, including share accommodation nearby the clinic.
If that’s the career you want to pursue, you know you can eventually earn 80-100K/year after completing an internship.
Depending on the place and state you work, you can earn up to 150K/year.
It’s worth mentioning that in equine jobs, depending on the area you work in, sometimes they can offer a package that includes a car and accommodation. For example, if you work on a breeding farm, they tend to offer accommodation on the farm, a car for work and personal use, but you usually work 12 days a fortnight, essentially because you work every second weekend in exchange for accommodation.
Other clinics have recently started offering paid or bonus compensation when you’re on call.
Work-Life Balance in Equine Practice
Work-life balance differences: The work-life balance in equine practice can be more demanding compared to small animal practice, but if this is your passion, it’s worth it.
Australia as a great place to practice: If equine practice is what you want to do, Australia is an excellent country to pursue it.
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