I'm a Locum I'm a Practice

The veterinary workforce platform connecting trusted practices and locums.

Whether you're filling a last-minute shift or looking for your next locum opportunity, VetShifts brings veterinary practices and locums together through one intelligent platform.

Find the right people. Fill shifts faster.

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Example shifts

Ridge Vet Practice
Veterinarian
Tomorrow, 8AM–5PM
$85/hr
Olympus 24 Hour ClinicUrgent
Veterinary Nurse
Today, 2PM–10PM
$45/hr
Farm Valley Practice
Receptionist
27 Sept, 8AM–4PM
$35/hr
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For Practices

Fill shifts with confidence.

Replace the uncertainty of Facebook posts, word-of-mouth referrals and fragmented recruitment with one simple, secure platform. Find trusted, pre-vetted locums faster and manage every placement from start to finish.

For LocumsFor Practices
Fill shifts in minutes, not daysNo more Facebook scramble
Every locum pre-vetted and personally reviewedHire with confidence
Messaging, approvals, invoicing and payments in one placeLess admin
Live dashboards for activity and locum spendReal-time reporting
Keep working with your regular locums, tooYour relationships, extended
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Dashboard

↗ +24% vs last month
23
Shifts filled
95%
Fill rate
Recent activity
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Dr. Sarah Mitchellconfirmed · 2 min ago
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Emma Thompsonapplied · 15 min ago
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James Wilsoncompleted shift · 1 hour ago
How it works

Simple from start to finish

Post shifts, connect with quality candidates and manage the admin - all in one platform.

For LocumsFor Practices
01

Post

Create a shift in minutes, including dates, role requirements and rates.

02

Match

Connect with pre-vetted locums who meet your requirements.

03

Manage

Communicate with candidates, organise shifts and track bookings from one secure platform.

04

Pay

Automate invoicing and payroll, without the paperwork.

05

Monitor

Access live dashboards to monitor recruitment activity, workforce trends and locum spend.

A veterinary nurse examining a dog in a consult room

A simpler, more human way to cover your shifts

Replace agency fees, paper timesheets and the Facebook scramble with one platform that looks after the whole shift - from the first post to the final payment.

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Features

Shift marketplace

Post shifts in minutes and connect with available locums near you.

Pre-vetted locums

Every locum is verified using intelligent technology and personally reviewed by an experienced veterinary expert before they join.

Smart matching

We connect you with suitable locums based on role, availability, location and experience.

Detailed profiles

Review qualifications, registrations, experience, ratings and past placements before you decide.

Direct messaging

Talk directly with candidates through the platform, with every conversation kept in one place.

Payroll & payments

Automated approvals, invoicing and secure Stripe payments mean less admin for everyone.

Workforce dashboard

Monitor open shifts, placements, recruitment activity and locum spend through clear, live dashboards.

Everything in one place

Organise bookings and availability across the whole shift - from first post to final payment.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Practices subscribe per practice - no setup fees, cancel anytime.

For LocumsFor Practices
Per practice

Practice Plan

A$49/ practice / month (excl. GST)

Or A$529.20 / practice / year - save A$58.80 (10%). Prices exclude GST, added at checkout. Run more than one practice and they share a single bill, with your total adjusting automatically as you add or remove them.

  • Unlimited shift posts
  • Matched, pre-vetted applicants
  • One-tap hour approval workflow
  • Role-based practice team accounts
  • Multi-currency invoicing & payouts
  • Fill-rate & time-to-fill analytics
  • 5% platform fee on completed shifts - no other per-shift cost
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Boost packs (per shift - optional), excl. GST
PriorityA$9.997 days
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Boosted badge on the shift card
FeaturedA$12.9914 days
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Boosted badge on the shift card
  • Instant alerts to matched locums
OutreachA$15.9930 days
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Boosted badge on the shift card
  • Instant alerts to matched locums
  • Email invitations to top-matched locums

Stripe Connect handles all payouts. AUD / NZD supported at launch. Read our terms for the full breakdown.

About VetShifts

Built by people who understand the veterinary industry.

VetShifts was created by veterinary industry professional Lauren Chalwell, who spent decades working alongside practices and seeing the challenges of locum recruitment firsthand.

Too often, practices were relying on Facebook groups, recruitment agencies and word-of-mouth referrals to fill critical shifts, while locums struggled to find flexible, trusted work. The process was time-consuming, inconsistent, and lacked the confidence that comes with proper vetting.

Lauren knew there had to be a better way. Working alongside the experienced team at VetXtend, that vision grew - and VetShifts became part of a broader mission to help veterinary practices run more smoothly with technology built specifically for the profession.

Today, VetXtend supports hundreds of veterinary practices across Australia and New Zealand with trusted solutions for online bookings, client engagement, digital marketing, business intelligence, online pharmacy and retail, workforce management and practice growth. VetShifts is the newest addition to that ecosystem.

Like every VetXtend solution, VetShifts pairs intelligent technology with genuine human expertise - the efficiency of automation, with the reassurance of real industry support.

Lauren Chalwell, Founder of VetShifts
Lauren ChalwellFounder, VetShifts
FAQs

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before you get started.

For LocumsFor Practices
How much does it cost?

Practices subscribe per practice, with no setup fees and no lock-in - you can cancel at any time. A 5% platform fee applies on completed shifts, and per-shift boost packs are optional. See the pricing section above for current rates.

How quickly can I post a shift?

Most shifts can be posted in just a few minutes.

Who can access VetShifts?

Only approved veterinary practices and pre-vetted veterinary professionals can access the platform.

How are professionals vetted?

Every profile undergoes credential verification and is personally reviewed by us before approval, combining intelligent technology with experienced veterinary oversight.

Can I fill urgent or last-minute shifts?

Yes. VetShifts is designed to help practices respond quickly when unexpected vacancies arise.

How are payments managed?

Payroll, approvals and payments are managed securely through the platform using Stripe.

Can I communicate directly with candidates through the platform?

Yes. Built-in messaging keeps all communication in one place.

Can I continue using my regular locums?

Absolutely. VetShifts makes it easy to manage existing relationships while giving you access to additional professionals whenever you need them.

Real practices, real locums

Introductions that turn into relationships

We don't just fill a shift - we help practices and locums build trusted, lasting working relationships.

A veterinary nurse walking a dog through a clinic corridor
Practice
“I reached out to the platform as none of our usual locums could cover any shifts and I was quickly running out of time. I posted the shifts and was pointed in the direction of Blair. I gave her a shift and she has been a fantastic locum ever since! We’ve continued to post shifts on the platform and offer more to Blair, who has become a trusted regular and a confident, trustworthy nurse to have on complicated ECC shifts. I’m very grateful for the introduction and hope to work with the team more in the future.”
Kat StoddartHead Veterinary Nurse, MASH, Melbourne
Locum
“I signed up to the platform and was pointed in the direction of MASH. As a locum, filling gaps can be difficult, but with this platform it was easy! My first shift with the ECC team was made a breeze, and I’ve continued to take the shifts MASH have offered me through the platform. Very happy to be part of the platform, and now the MASH family. :)”
Blair McSpaddenSenior Veterinary Nurse, Melbourne

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