Flexible staffing for Veterinary Clinics-
without the chaos.
The First Platform Built for Veterinary Shifts
Veterinary clinics don’t just need recruitment.
They need reliable people to cover the shifts that keep their clinic running.
Shift & Paws was created specifically to solve this challenge —
connecting independent clinics with vets, nurses and reception
professionals looking for Casual or flexible work.
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✔ Post shifts, not job ads
✔ Connect directly with vetted Industry professionals
✔ Build trusted working relationships
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No agencies. No Facebook scramble.
Just good clinics and good people.
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Built by industry, for industry-
Shift & Paws was created by a veterinary industry professional
who has spent years running clinics and managing teams.
Anyone can build a platform.
Building a trusted veterinary community takes industry experience.
At Shift & Paws, every professional and Clinic member is personally reviewed by people who have actually hired, trained and managed teams inside veterinary clinics. Because finding the right person for your team should never be left to chance.
For Professionals
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Looking for extra shifts, flexibility or variety in your week? Shift & Paws gives you access to vetted, independent clinics looking for support – without agencies or recruiters.
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Find nearby shifts to cover
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See rates & apply in seconds
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No agencies or recruiters
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Set your own schedule
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Search shifts by date & location and easily add to your Calendar
For Clinics
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Whether it’s sick leave, annual leave, unexpected gaps or planned absences, Shift & Paws makes it easy to post shifts and connect with quality professionals who are ready to help.
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Post shifts in minutes
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Set your own rates
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Manage last-minute cover
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Connect directly with professionals- Vets, Nurses and Reception staff vetted and ready to cover
Built by industry, backed by Clinics- Now expanding across 6 states
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Shift & Paws was created by Unlock Veterinary Consulting to
solve one of the biggest challenges facing Veterinary Clinics-
reliable and accessible staffing across all roles.​
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In a short time, the platform has begun expanding rapidly
as Clinics and Professionals join a fairer, simpler way to
connect for locum and flexible shifts.
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Today, our network already includes professionals and
clinics across 6 Australian states, with new members
joining each week as the platform continues to grow.
With the platform quickly approaching its first 100 members,
we are inviting the final professionals and Clinics to join
our Founding 100 with fee-free memberships to meet demand.
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A better way for Clinics & Professionals to connect
Why Shift & Paws Exists
​​​​​Veterinary clinics shouldn’t have to scramble for last-minute cover, and veterinary professionals shouldn’t have to rely on word-of-mouth to find flexible work.
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When we looked at the current landscape, we saw a clear gap. Short-term cover is often sourced through Facebook groups, informal referrals, or “friend of a friend” leads — creating unnecessary guesswork for already busy clinic owners.
There’s rarely time to chase accreditations, vet unknown candidates, or take on the risk of someone unverified stepping into a clinic and team you’ve worked hard to build.
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We also recognised that veterinary nurses and reception staff play a critical role in keeping clinics running, yet are frequently overlooked by traditional locum solutions.
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Shift & Paws was created to change that.
One platform. All roles covered.
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It’s a trusted, transparent way for clinics and veterinary professionals — including vets, nurses, and reception staff — to connect for short-term support, without agencies, spreadsheets, endless messages, or guesswork.
is part of the Unlock Veterinary ecosystem — practical staffing solutions designed to support people-first, independent veterinary clinics.
Built by
Unlock Veterinary
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People . Performance . Sustainability
