A PhD scholarship for conducting research into complaints against veterinarians is funded by the Veterinary Practitioners Board and the University of New England (UNE).

Further information and how to apply is available from the UNE website.

The successful candidate will work with industry and government by formulating effective interventions to enhance the complaint handling process in the veterinary sector, to improve the stakeholder satisfaction and to improve animal welfare.

The scholarship stipend is AUD$35,000 per annum tax-free for three years. The successful applicant is expected to begin research work on or before 30 September 2022.