From Visas to Vet Clinics: Unravelling the Complexities of NZ Veterinary Immigration

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Catherine Neazor Brady - New Zealand licensed immigration advisor with over 20 years of experience in both recruitment and immigration - chats with host, Julie South of VetStaff.
Catherine and Julie discuss the intricacies of immigration for veterinary professionals looking to work in New Zealand.

Key topics covered in the episode include:

1. Recent changes in New Zealand's immigration landscape, particularly the fee increases set to take effect on October 1st. Catherine explains these changes, their rationale, and compares them to similar fees in other countries like Australia.
2. The distinctions between temporary and permanent visas, detailing the requirements and processes for each. Catherine elaborates on the "green list" for high-demand occupations, which includes veterinarians, and how this impacts the visa application process.
3. Employer obligations when hiring overseas veterinary professionals, including costs, responsibilities, registration fees, and job check requirements. This information is valuable for both clinics looking to hire international talent and for veterinary professionals seeking to understand their potential employers' perspectives.
4. Recognition of overseas qualifications, particularly for veterinary nurses. Catherine explains the assessment process conducted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and discusses how work experience can sometimes substitute for formal qualifications in certain visa applications.
5. The importance of working with licensed immigration consultants, highlighting the complexities of the process and the potential pitfalls of attempting to navigate it alone.

Throughout the episode, Catherine's unique combination of recruitment and immigration expertise provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the entire process, from initial job search to successful visa acquisition.
This informative discussion offers valuable insights for both potential immigrants and employers, providing a solid foundation of knowledge about the current veterinary immigration landscape in New Zealand.
Contact Catherine Neazor Brady:
Neazor Brady Immigration Consultants
Catherine at Linkedin

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Chapters

1. From Visas to Vet Clinics: Unravelling the Complexities of NZ Veterinary Immigration (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Immigration for Veterinary Professionals (00:00:03)

3. Immigration Fees for Veterinary Professionals (00:05:43)

4. who pays for the visas - the employee or employer? (00:08:38)

5. what other financial obligations are there for NZ Accredited Employer Work Visas? (00:09:20)

6. What are Immigration New Zealand "job checks"? (00:09:56)

7. How does Immigration New Zealand compare overseas Veterinary Nursing qualifications? (00:13:05)