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Vet Students Left Out of Prac Payment | Perth News
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Murdoch University is rallying for veterinary students to join the Commonwealth Prac Payment program, which now supports ten other frontline health professions but excludes vets — despite their critical role in public health and biosecurity. With placements lasting up to 52 weeks and costs soaring to $1,000 weekly, especially for rural relocations, students face crushing financial strain that fuels burnout and limits career mobility. One student revealed how she had to sacrifice interstate experience and juggle night shifts, highlighting the human cost. Advocates argue paid placements would ease pressure, boost workforce numbers, and ensure vets can serve regional communities — a call the government has yet to fully address, leaving the veterinary community disappointed and the fight for inclusion far from over.
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