Bronwyn Orr

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Bronwyn is a lecturer with James Cook University in veterinary science. 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, Pawl AI, a veterinary technology startup and Veterinary Support Group, a consulting company based in Canberra. Bronwyn also volunteers on two Animal Ethics Committees.

Bronwyn has a keen interest in animal welfare and veterinary workforce issues.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Lecturer, James Cook University
  • 2023–present
    Director, Veterinary Support Group
  • 2025–present
    Director, Pawl AI
  • 2022–present
    Director, Walk In Clinic For Animals
  • 2021–2023
    Senior Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
  • 2022–2023
    President, Australian Veterinary Association
  • 2017–2019
    Scientific Officer, RSPCA Australia

Education

  • 2022 
    The University of Sydney, Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
  • 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

Honours

Churchill Fellow (CF)

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