Our Vision
Our Values
A world leader in veterinary education, animal science and research focused on the health and welfare of animals and benefit to the community.
- Student life-long learning, supported by inspirational teaching
- Research excellence in creating of a new knowledge
- Service to the profession and the community, as we value and develop our key relationships
- A culture built on academic excellence, integrity, respect and encouragement
- Animal wellbeing to guide our work
Our Mission
- We will educate and graduate outstanding veterinarians and animal scientists
- We will deliver a high quality, learning environment with a dynamic and responsive curriculum delivered by staff who strive to inspire students
- We will undertake high quality research and establish of research groups of excellence
- We will mentor our graduate students and develop a sense of ongoing commitment to and involvement with their university
- We will manage elite veterinary teaching hospitals where student learning opportunities are maximised, and excellent service is provided to the community
- We will work to ensure the financial viability and sustainable future of the Faculty
- We will have clear direction and effective leadership that maintains open avenues of consultation with students, staff and the wider university community
- We will be at all times informed and balanced advocates for the responsible care of animals
Our Culture
- A strong sense of common purpose supported by open and honest communication
- Mutual trust and respect between all staff and students regardless of position
- Fairness for all staff and students with recognition and reward for their achievements
- A willingness and capability to adapt to internal and external change
- Pride in the Faculty's heritage and belief in our core values
- Everyone accepting personal responsibility and shared leadership for our future