Introduction
Professor John Yovich AM is an Australian educator and veterinary doctor, and former Vice-Chancellor of Murdoch University, located in the suburb of Murdoch, Western Australia.
History
Professor Yovich earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from Murdoch University in 1981. He also received a Diploma in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery from the University of Guelph from 1982 to 1983.
He went abroad and graduated with a Master of Science in 1986 and PhD in 1988 from Colorado State University. He also gained other professional qualifications from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1987 and as a Registered Specialist in Veterinary Surgery and Equine Surgery.
He was the Vice-Chancellor of Murdoch University from 2002 to 2011.
Yovich was the head of the Vet school of Murdoch University prior to his vice chancellor's role.