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Veterinarian, University of Sydney

Bronwyn is a casual lecturer with the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University. She has a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Master of Science degree majoring in Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law, Memberships with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Welfare and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in canine health and welfare. In 2022, she became the youngest President of the Australian Veterinary Association. In 2023, Bronwyn was awarded a Churchill Fellowship for investigating recruitment and retention policies for veterinarians overseas. Bronwyn is a Director of the Walk In Clinic For Animals, an urgent care veterinary clinic in Canberra, and Veterinary Support Group, a consulting company based in Canberra. Bronwyn also volunteers with two Animal Ethics Committees.

Bronwyn has a keen interest in emerging companion animal welfare issues such as the online sale of pets, air transportation of pets, pet food regulation, use of animals in media and advertising and the impact of the human-animal bond on animal welfare.

Experience

  • 2017–present
    Shelter Veterinarian, RSPCA ACT
  • 2018–present
    PhD candidate, The University of Sydney
  • 2019–present
    Director, Australian Veterinary Association
  • 2019–present
    Sessional academic, The University of Sydney
  • 2017–2019
    Scientific Officer, RSPCA Australia

Education

  • 2017 
    University of Edinburgh, Master of Science
  • 2013 
    James Cook University, Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Professional Memberships

  • Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Welfare
  • Australian Veterinary Association