FINAL YEAR VET STUDENTS
We love welcoming final year veterinary students to AREC!
Each year, we look forward to opening our doors to students who are ready to build confidence in emergency and referral medicine. During your placement, you’ll be supported by a team that genuinely enjoys teaching, sharing knowledge and helping you prepare for life as a veterinarian.
Student placements open in February each year for placements the following year. Keep an eye on Careers for openings.
About us
AREC is a leading, non-corporate veterinary hospital established in 2004.
We provide:
- A 24-hour emergency service
- Daytime specialist and referral care
- A collaborative, high-performing clinical environment
We are proud to be certified as an ASAV Hospital of Excellence and place strong emphasis on:
- Ongoing professional development
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Sustainable work-life balance.
Our approach to training is holistic. You’ll gain hands-on clinical exposure while being supported as a person, not just a student. From leadership to nursing staff, our team is compassionate, approachable and invested in your growth.
What to expect during your placement
During your time at AREC, you’ll experience:
- A high and varied emergency caseload
- Exposure to both medical and surgical cases
- Opportunities to observe and assist in procedures
- Support from a team that encourages questions and discussion
You’ll also have access to:
- Practical workshops (such as AFAST/TFAST), wet labs and case-based learning (when available)
- Wet labs and case-based learning
- A structured timetable designed to support learning
What our students say
“The wide variety of cases and the knowledge that I gained from this placement was amazing. The people were all so kind and willing to teach.”
Simran Vyas, 2025
Read Simran’s story – The leap into emergency: A new graduate’s experience at AREC
“The team was incredibly welcoming and supportive throughout the placement… the variety of cases and busy caseload meant there was always something new to learn as a student.”
Teenie Suh, 2024
“The staff were very inclusive and had a wealth of knowledge they were willing to share… it was a pleasure to work with the team.”
Emma Swilks, 2022
“The timetable was really reasonable, I learnt so much without feeling burnt out. I feel far more prepared for tick season as a new vet.”
Natasha Young, 2022
Apply for a placement
We’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete the short form below.
For any questions, feel free to get in touch: hr@arecvet.com.au