School of Veterinary Medicine

Transform your passion into a profession

Join our veterinary program which has a reputation for excellence since the first class graduated in 1979. Our free-thinking, inclusive ethos has underpinned our mission: to promote and integrate the health, welfare and productivity of animals and people.

Through integrated education, research, and clinical service, the School of Veterinary Medicine advances animal health, public health, and the veterinary profession by:

  • Education - preparing graduates for lifelong professional success through innovative, evidence-based veterinary training and mentorship.
  • Research - partnering with industry and government to drive impactful discovery, innovation, and solutions for animal, human, and environmental health.
  • Clinical service - delivering high-quality veterinary care while fostering excellence in veterinary science through leadership within the community and the profession.

With integrity and excellence at the heart of our vision, our staff and students passionately promote the health, welfare and productivity of pets and animals, big and small. Our students also receive training in wildlife, exotic pet and conservation medicine.

Learn real-world skills in our state-of-the-art facilities that include veterinary teaching hospitals, clinics and a working farm all located on the Perth campus.

Find out more about veterinary science at Murdoch University.

The Animal Hospital

Our veterinary hospital offers treatment and care to pets, exotic animals, farm animals and horses.

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Baloo’s Big Day Out at Boola Katitjin

First horse visit in Boola Katitjin various images

Dr. Annett Annandale and Dr. Karina Jones recently took “Baloo,” the School of Veterinary Medicine’s skills lab horse, on a scenic campus walk to teach in Boola Katitjin—Murdoch University's acclaimed academic building.

Since Baloo was too large for the lifts, he took the long road to Level 3 in Boola Katitjin. Along the way, he drew smiles and cheers from the sushi shop crew and plenty of curious glances, thanks to his very noisy little wheels!

Baloo was a key part of the equine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) workshop for second-year DVM students, helping them tackle a complex and often challenging topic. For the first time, SVM introduced its in-house built, colour-coded, life-sized equine GIT model to complement the traditional workshop setup—making this likely the first horse to ever visit Boola Katitjin! Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive: they loved it. A huge thank you to the team for bringing creativity and energy to veterinary education.

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Baloo’s Big Day Out at Boola Katitjin

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