About me

I am originally a Small Animal Primary Care clinician, now mainly an educator and researcher, and the Academic Chair of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. My teaching and research interests include communication skills, wellbeing and resilience within the veterinary profession, employability, clinical problem solving, disease prevention and curriculum development. As Associate Dean Students, I work hard to improve student support and their experiences during veterinary school, and set students up for a successful transition to practice.

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Awards

Senior Fellow
Advance HE (United Kingdom, York)
Vice Chancellor's Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2010
Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Australian Learning and Teaching Council, 2010
Veterinary & Life Sciences Learning & teaching Award - Innovation
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2014

Organisational Affiliations

Associate Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University

Education

Veterinary Education, employability
Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Biology)(BSc), Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Medicine of Cats
Membership by examination, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists