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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Connecting veterinary professionals at Murdoch

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Last month the School and TAHMU brought together Western Australia’s veterinary professionals to talk about how we operationalise our educational mission in the veterinary student placement program. updates and tips on a variety of small animal and equine topic, as well as a presentation on the recently updated veterinary nurse regulations by the Veterinary Practitioners Board. Many thanks to Hill Pet Nutrition for their support of the event.

These were complemented by a community and alumni event supported by Murdoch University. Thank you to the WA veterinary community for your support, we really enjoy being able to host events that bring together and celebrate our fabulous community. 

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