Welcome to the School of Veterinary Medicine

Since the graduation of our inaugural class 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 partnership in education – empowering graduates’ lifelong professional success; research – engaging industry and government in impactful discovery and innovation, and; clinical service – advancing excellence in veterinary science through leadership in 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.

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

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How Veterinary Education embraces the 3R’s of ethical use of animals in teaching

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The 2025 Symposium on Insights in animal ethics, animal welfare, statistics, and openness was held on the 1st of October 2025 at Murdoch University.

Dr Annett Annandale presented on the role of simulations and models used at School of Veterinary Medicine and The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University. She talked about how they are used in the veterinary curriculum and how this contributes to the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement, the foundational framework used to guide responsible and ethical use of animals in research and teaching.

This symposium is only possible due to the support provided by it sponsors and participating institutions.

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How Veterinary Education embraces the 3R’s of ethical use of animals in teaching

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