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

Various photos showing veterinary simulation work

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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