Professor John Yovich

Vice Chancellor, Murdoch University

Professor John Yovich was appointed Vice Chancellor and President of Murdoch University in 2002, after six years working as the inaugural Executive Dean for Murdoch’s Division of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and serving a period as Acting Pro Vice Chancellor (Research).

Prior to his appointment as Executive Dean, Professor Yovich was Head of Large Animal Surgery at Murdoch University, joining the University as Senior Lecturer and Head of Equine Surgery in 1988. An internationally qualified academic, Professor Yovich has authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals, several books and electronic publications. He has also received numerous awards for his research and has extensive experience in teaching and supervising postgraduates. Professor Yovich received a Centenary Medal for his service to Australian society through veterinary science and university administration in 2003.

His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from Murdoch University (1981), which led to a large animal medicine and surgery internship at the University of Guelph. He obtained a Master of Science (1986) and PhD (1988) from Colorado State University as well as obtaining qualifications as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (1987) and as a Registered Specialist in Veterinary Surgery and Equine Surgery.

Professor Yovich has filled a number of roles in public life including Deputy Chair of the Western Australian Totalisator Agency Board, member of the Racecourse Development Trust, member of the national Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Equine Research Advisory Committee, Australian Veterinary Boards Council, Australian Equine Veterinary Association Ethics Committee, Vice Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club and Member of the Consultative Group for the Federal Review of Rural Veterinary Services.

Professor Yovich is also a member of the Board of Directors of IDP Education Australia, which represents the Australian education industry in more than 90 locations around the world.