Head of School
Message from the Head of School
"I have the privilege of writing to our alumni and friends to celebrate the many achievements of the Melbourne Veterinary School and to reflect on the remarkable contributions of our alumni community."
Celebrating achievements
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Artificial feeding platform transforms study of ticks and their diseases
The world’s first lab-based feeding system for bush ticks, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne, has transformed the study of ticks and how they transmit disease.
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2026 Australia Day Honours
The University of Melbourne congratulates staff, alumni and special friends who have received 2026 Australia Day Honours.
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University teachers recognised with three national awards for teaching excellence
University of Melbourne teachers have been awarded three 2026 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), a prestigious national award overseen by Universities Australia.
Class of '75
50-year reunion for Class of 1975 and visit to the Werribee campus
On Monday 8th December, the BVSc alumni of 1975 visited the Werribee campus to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same in the 50 years since they graduated. Organised by Pam Whitely, they spent 5 hours being shown around the campus, including the small animal hospital (now operated by Greencross), and heard from Head of School Prof Jo Devlin; Deputy Head Prof Simon Bailey; and Director of Learning and Teaching A/Prof Jen Carter.
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Featured alum
Dr Tessa Muir is an internationally experienced veterinarian with expertise in anti-doping, welfare, integrity and regulation.
Dr Muir graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) from the University of Melbourne in 2010 and a Master of Laws (Sports Law) in 2022. Following early clinical racetrack practice, Dr Muir has held senior regulatory and leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions in sport, including the British Horseracing Authority, Racing Victoria, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
She currently works seasonally as Head of Veterinary Regulation for the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club and undertakes international consultancy work providing scientific, regulatory, and business-development support to racing and sporting bodies. Dr Muir serves as an independent expert to the British Equestrian Federation’s Equine Welfare Case Management Group, is a member of the GCC Veterinary & Horse Movement Technical Committee, continues mixed practice locum work and is the Senior Veterinary Officer (Major) in the British Army (Reserve).
Research and clinical care highlights
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