Aussie vets are stressed out - especially in Victoria, where they get little extra help to deal with H5 bird flu cases.

And while it's a field sought out by many students - few appear to be ending up in country Australia - and there are various reasons.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson  caught up with Australian Veterinary Association President Diana Barker who'd like to see more help from the government - and more help with rural placements.