Margot Seneque
Bicton,WA
Summary
Veterinary Professional bringing many years of experience and expertise in equine practice and welfare implementation to Murdoch University's Animal Welfare Coordinator role and Racing Victoria's Equine Welfare Advisory Council (EWAC). Strong communication focus, advising and collaborating with Murdoch's Animal Ethics Committee, the Research Ethics and Integrity Office, researchers, farmers and students as well as university management and Racing Victoria's Welfare team to optimize welfare goals and output. Monitoring animal use, ensuring ethically compliant research and helping to resolve complex welfare and ethical issues.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Welfare Advisory Panel Member
Racing Victoria
06.2020 - Current
- Regularly meet with the Welfare team at Racing Victoria and other relevant subject experts to advise on strategy to optimise the welfare of thoroughbred racehorses before, during and after racing.
- Critically examine welfare initiatives, providing robust feedback and help to deliver innovative improvement strategies.
Animal Welfare Advisor, Research and Teaching
Murdoch University
01.2016 - Current
- Advise researchers, teachers and students working with animals for scientific purposes regarding animal welfare, veterinary care and research submissions.
- Monitor scientific work approved by the University's Animal Ethics Committee.
- Advise and communicate with the Animal Ethics Committee regarding veterinary and welfare aspects of applications under their consideration.
- Monitor and optimise the quality of life of teaching animals in the University's teaching herds.
- Assist in ensuring research and teaching compliance with The Animal Welfare Act and The Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes in monthly teaching workshops.
- Keep abreast of emerging animal welfare science to inform decision making and continuous improvement in research and teaching at Murdoch University.
Equine Veterinarian
Self Employed
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, pain management and optimising performance. Particular emphasis on difficult musculoskeletal cases and back pain. Worked extensively with other veterinarians who referred cases.
Equine Veterinarian
Singapore Turf Club, Singapore Polo Club
08.1999 - 09.2004
- Practiced racetrack and sport horse equine veterinary medicine
- Communicated with trainers and owners regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Assisted with performing anaethesia and surgery on thoroughbred racehorses.
- Performed raceday veterinarian duties including pre-race trot-ups and post-race veterinary examinations as required by stewards.
Equine Surgery Intern
Murdoch University
02.1997 - 02.1999
- Managed equine veterinary medical and surgical cases that presented to Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital.
- Trained in more advanced equine surgeries (arthroscopy, colic surgeries, orthopaedics, laryngeal surgery).
- Taught undergraduate veterinary students in equine medicine and surgery.
Equine Veterinarian
Harradine And Associates
06.1996 - 01.1997
Stud Season locum position
Equine Veterinarian
Ross Teitzel
12.1993 - 05.1996
- Racetrack Veterinarian based at Flemington, Victoria
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine And Surgery -
Murdoch University
Perth, WAGraduate Diploma Animal Chiropractic -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VICCertificate in Veterinary Acupuncture - Veterinary Acupuncture
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Graduate Certificate Animal Welfare, Ethics, Law -
Edinburgh University UK
Edinburgh UK06.2016
Skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide cross section of people to achieve optimal engagement and outcomes for animal welfare
- Risk advisor - actively engaged in managing risk to the university regarding legal aspects of scientific work with animals and also with regards to changing social license
- Ability to critically interpret complex scientific information including data and statistical analysis
- Strong collaborator with proven track record on committees
- Passion for improving animal welfare
Hobbies/Interests
Margot is the owner of Elvis, a cheeky stock horse, and enjoys hacking out and improving their basic-level dressage.
Referees
Dr Michael Laurence
Program Manager, Animal Wellbeing, Meat and Livestock Australia. Former Senior Lecturer Production Animal Medicine and Chair Murdoch University Animal Ethics Committee.
Ph 0429 109 997
Dr Erich Von Dietze
Former Manager Research Ethics and Integrity, Murdoch University.
Ph 0450 384 397
Dr Cristy Secombe
Head of Veterinary and Public Affairs, Australian Veterinary Association, Former Head of Hospital, Murdoch University. Current member of Murdoch Animal Ethics Committee.
Ph 0414 360 854
Timeline
Equine Welfare Advisory Panel Member
Racing Victoria
06.2020 - Current
Animal Welfare Advisor, Research and Teaching
Murdoch University
01.2016 - Current
Equine Veterinarian
Self Employed
01.2005 - 12.2015
Equine Veterinarian
Singapore Turf Club, Singapore Polo Club
08.1999 - 09.2004
Equine Surgery Intern
Murdoch University
02.1997 - 02.1999
Equine Veterinarian
Harradine And Associates
06.1996 - 01.1997
Equine Veterinarian
Ross Teitzel
12.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine And Surgery -
Murdoch University
Graduate Diploma Animal Chiropractic -
RMIT University
Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture - Veterinary Acupuncture
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Graduate Certificate Animal Welfare, Ethics, Law -
Edinburgh University UK
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