Veterinarian
Veterinarian is a healthcare role (ISCO 2250) commonly listed on skilled-migration and shortage occupation lists. Review country demand and matching work visas on ImmigraPath — admins can enrich this playbook with AI later.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | High |
| New Zealand | NZ | High |
| United Kingdom | UK | High |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Veterinarian. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Healthcare
Express Entry — Healthcare and social services
IRCC category-based draws for healthcare and social-services NOCs, including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and allied health. Often a lower CRS than all-program rounds. Provincial licensing still applies.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
New Zealand
- Green List (Straight to Residence)
New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence
Tier 1 Green List roles can apply for residence from day one if the job, pay, and registration/qualification rules in Appendix 13 are met.
FAQs about Veterinarian
Is Veterinarian in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Veterinarian in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom (ISCO 2113). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Veterinarian?+
Veterinarian is on: Express Entry — Healthcare and social services; Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Veterinarian?+
Canada uses NOC 31103 (TEER 1). The UK uses SOC 2219. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 234711. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Veterinarian?+
Hard facts: ISCO 2113, Canada NOC 31103, category Science, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.