Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University

07/09/2026

Do you have a passion for large animal nursing, a positive attitude and a team-first mindset? We want you!

The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and our Equine and Farm Animal departments deliver specialist services, advanced diagnostics and gold-standard care – all while training the next generation of veterinarians. Our Large Animal team now has a rare opportunity for a new team member to join us.

What the role looks like:
- High-level nursing care for horses, foals and farm animals

- Exposure to surgery, advanced imaging, specialist orthopaedic examinations, ambulatory work and Large Animal reception

-Supervising and teaching students in a supportive, collaborative environment

- Fixed term (12 months, with opportunity to extend) | Full time, 37.5 hours per week

- $74,809 – $82,011 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation

What you'll bring:
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (registrable in WA)

- Confident handling and restraint of large animals – racehorses, performance horses, foals, farm animals and those cheeky little ponies!

- Sound knowledge of diagnostic and surgical equipment, sterilisation and aseptic technique

- Great communication skills, initiative and the flexibility to work rotating shifts

Nurses with small animal experience and strong large animal handling skills are absolutely encouraged to apply. You'll also enjoy a generous CPD allowance, AVA membership supported by the hospital, and ongoing mentorship from our specialists and senior nursing team.

📅 Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
👉Apply now: https://bit.ly/46bqDtn

10/07/2026

Please note our phone lines are currently having intermittent issues. Some phone calls are being received and others are not. If you are unable to get through on 1300 652 494, please try 9360 2494.

Thanks for your understanding.

03/07/2026

🐾 H5 bird flu has been detected in Australia — the risk to most pets and people is low, and simple habits keep it that way. A quick guide by animal group:

🐄🐴 Farm & Equine — cover feed & water; keep animals away from wild birds → https://bit.ly/4eJuaUZ

🥛 Dairy herds — watch for milk drop, fever or mastitis → https://bit.ly/3TfQ61n

🐱🐶 Cats & Dogs — keep pets away from sick/dead birds → https://bit.ly/4gkrzlr

🦜🐔 Birds — keep flocks away from wild birds; report sick birds → https://bit.ly/4vLeTsQ

🚨 See sick or dead wildlife? Don't touch them — call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University
Murdoch University

16/06/2026

Please note our phone lines are currently having intermittent issues. Some phone calls are being received and others are not.

We are working to resolve this, thanks for your understanding.

13/06/2026

💚 💚 💚 Today we celebrate our wonderful four-legged heroes! It’s World Blood Bank Day!

Thank you to every cat and dog blood donor, and to the families who bring them along to donate. Your kindness and commitment provide lifesaving blood for pets in need, giving hope to families and second chances to beloved companions. You are truly making a difference, one donation at a time.

If you are interested in your pet becoming a blood donor at TAHMU, please contact us at [email protected], alternatively phone on 1300 652 494. 💚 💚 💚

09/06/2026

Good evening folks. Hope you are all well. Quick PSA to let everyone know that I will no longer be offering drenching
(sand/worm) as part of WAVED's service. This is due in part to the reduction of demand, making the carrying of oil and buckets etc uneconomical but mainly due to the fact that science/research is showing that a "one off" drench is unlikely to be of much benefit (and has some inherent "risks") There are still some veterinarians that will recommend drenching as part of their sand burden treatments in certain circumstances, but for me - who is only on the property once a year in most cases - the diagnosis and treatment of sand burdens is well outside my "lane". I would hate to think how many drenches I have done in the past 29 years - it would be well in the 10,000s, but science moves on and so do we.
The team at Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University led by Dr Isabelle Entwistle recently published some very good work on this topic which has helped veterinarians make better decisions and prognoses for sand burdens. I'll add the link to one of the studies in the comments (if I work out how ! )

28/05/2026

💚 We are very proud to have Dr Josie as a part of our team 💚

29/04/2026

We’re incredibly proud to have Dr Josie Hardwick as part of our team, leading the way in advancing research that matters to the equine industry. 🐎

Her work on improving the Thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy process is a significant step forward, helping bring greater clarity and consistency to an area that has long challenged veterinarians and buyers alike.

Congratulations Josie on this outstanding achievement and your continued commitment to evidence-based progress. 💚

Adelaide researchers clarifying the thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy process 🐎

Thoroughbred yearling sales are big business in Australia, but the endoscopy processes to identify and predict horses that will develop performance-limiting laryngeal collapse is a source of frustration for many in the industry. Dr Josie Hardwick of Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University has just completed a PhD through Adelaide University, under the supervision of Professor Sam Franklin.

She investigated how the sales endoscopy process can be improved. Her latest article “Delphi consensus on Thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australasia” has been published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and can be accessed through the link below: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sq40CD1vn2i5kkA4Yt5h2TjpXLN?domain=doi.org

Josie’s PhD was partially funded by