Rural bonding scheme

To address shortages of veterinarians working with production animals, the Government has committed to a Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians. Under the Scheme, new veterinary graduates volunteer to work for a minimum of three years in an eligible veterinary practice that has an overall production animal focus. In return, the Scheme provides a taxable payment of $11,000 for each year worked in that practice, for a maximum of five years.

There are 30 new places to be filled each year. These are filled in the order that applications are received and approved by MAF. 

Vacancies for 2011 were filled quickly. New graduates wanting to enter the Scheme in 2012 should aim to have their applications with MAF for processing on or after 23 February 2012.

For more information about the Scheme, or to apply, visit MAF's website