Veterinary science
Improving animal and human health
We have a broad and globally recognised expertise in research across four themes: production animals, companion animals, wildlife and one health.
We are one of a small group of elite veterinary schools outside North America to receive accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Ranked the number 1 veterinary school in the Southern hemisphere and 16th worldwide*, we are recognised internationally as a leading provider of veterinary science education and a key contributor to world’s best practice in the care and welfare of animals and the protection of human health.
Our vision is to continue to lead veterinary education and research, focusing on the health, welfare and performance of animals and meeting community needs locally and globally.
*2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject
Our research themes
Production Animals
Improving production outcomes by optimising health and welfare.
Epidemiology
- Associate Professor Navneet Dhand
- Associate Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio
- Professor Michael Ward
Immunology and infectious diseases: Pathogens, pests and the immune system
- Dr Katrina Bosward
- Dr Kumudika De Silva
- Dr Om Dhungyel
- Dr Karren Plain
- Professor David Emery
- Professor Jan Slapeta
- Associate Professor Paul Sheehy
Aquaculture
- Associate Professor Joy Becker
- Dr Paul Hick
Food safety and quality
- Associate Professor Russell Bush
- Anne Purac
- Associate Professor Paul Sheehy
- Dr Melanie Smith
- Associate Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio
Animal reproduction
- Associate Professor Roslyn Bathgate
- Dr Angela Crean
- Associate Professor Christopher Grupen
Ruminant health and production
- Associate Professor John House
- Dr Virginia Mohler
- Dr Michael Reynolds
Poultry health and production
- Associate Professor Peter Groves
- Dr Sonia Liu
- Mini Singh
Applied genetics and genomics
- Dr Mehar Khatkar
- Emeritus Professor Herman Raadsma
- Associate Professor Imke Tammen
Anatomic and clinical pathology
- Dr Marina Godoy Gimeno
- Dr Neil Horadagoda
- Associate Professor Mark Krockenberger
Animal welfare and behaviour
Companion Animals
Advancing the health, welfare and performance of our large and small companions
Epidemiology
- Associate Professor Navneet Dhand
- Dr Siobhan Mor
- Associate Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio
- Professor Michael Ward
Feline and canine medicine
- Professor Vanessa Barrs
- Professor Julia Beatty
- Associate Professor Niek Beijerink
- Dr Peter Bennett
- Dr Lara Boland
- Dr Gina Davis-Wurzler
- Linda Vogelnest
Feline and canine surgery
- Dr Laurencie Brunel
- Dr Neil Hannan
- Professor Kenneth Johnson
Equine medicine and surgery
- Dr Robin Bell
- Professor Andrew Dart
- Dr Tony Mogg
- Gaby Van Galen
- Associate Professor Denis Verwilghen
- Dr Marta Wereszka
Anatomic and clinical pathology
- Dr Marina Godoy Gimeno
- Dr Rachael Gray
- Associate Professor Mark Krockenberger
- Dr Derek Spielman
Immunology and infectious diseases: pathogens, pests and the immune system
- Associate Professor Katrina Bosward
- Dr Graeme Brown
- Professor David Emery
- Associate Professor Damien Higgins
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Norris
- Professor Jan Slapeta
Diagnostic imaging
- Dr Mariano Makara
- Alexandra Young
Anaesthesia
- Christina Dart
- Associate Professor Fernando Martinez-Taboada
- Dr Diego Rodrigo-Mocholi
Animal welfare and behaviour
- Dr Anne Fawcett
- Professor Paul McGreevy
- Dr Anthony Podberscek
- Melissa Starling
- Dr Mark Westman
- Dr Peter White
Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics
- Associate Professor Merran Govendir
- Dr Tony Mogg
Applied genetics and genomics
- Dr Hamutal Mazrier
- Professor Claire Wade
- Dr Bianca Waud
- Professor Rosanne Taylor
- Associate Professor Peter Williamson
Wildlife Health and Conservation
Preserving Australia’s native fauna and globally endangered species.
- Dr Lorenzo Crosta
- Associate Professor Jaime Gongora
- Associate Professor Merran Govendir
- Dr Rachael Gray
- Associate Professor Damien Higgins
- Associate Professor Mark Krockenberger
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Norris
- Associate Professor David Phalen
- Dr Glenn Shea
- Professor Jan Slapeta
- Dr Derek Spielman
- Professor Michael Ward
- Dr Camilla Whittington
One Health
Safeguarding the health of animals, humans and the environment.
International collaboration and capacity building
- Dr Victoria Brookes
- Associate Professor Russell Bush
- Associate Professor Navneet Dhand
- Dr Siobhan Mor
- Associate Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio
- Professor Michael Ward
Veterinary Education
- Ingrid Mabin
- Professor Rosanne Taylor
- Dr Sanaa Zaki
Regenerative medicine
- Professor Andrew Dart
- Associate Professor Paul Sheehy
- Associate Professor Peter Williamson
Ethics
- Dr Anne Fawcett
- Associate Professor Imke Tammen
Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
- Professor Vanessa Barrs
- Associate Professor Merran Govendir
- Associate Professor Mark Krockenberger
- Dr Tony Mogg
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Norris
- Dr Derek Spielman
- Professor Michael Ward
Zoonoses
- Associate Professor Katrina Bosward
- Associate Professor Navneet Dhand
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Norris
- Professor Michael Ward
Engaging with Indigenous communities
- Dr Anne Fawcett
- Associate Professor Jaime Gongora
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Norris
- Professor Michael Ward
Comparative immunology and pathogen evolution
- Professor Vanessa Barrs
- Professor Julia Beatty
- Dr Kumudika De Silva
- Associate Professor Damien Higgins
- Dr Karren Plain
- Dr Auriol Purdie
Comparative oncology
- Dr Peter Bennett
- Associate Professor Mark Krockenberger
- Professor Rosanne Taylor
- Associate Professor Peter Williamson
