Contact Information

Email: mansfi77@msu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Biology), Murdoch University
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Murdoch University
• Certificate in Small Animal Medicine, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Master of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin
• Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University
• Membership in Small Animal Medicine, Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
• Diplomate European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Companion Animals)

Caroline earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from Murdoch University, Australia. She began her career as a mixed animal practitioner in Australia before taking on locum work in the UK and completing a small animal medicine residency at University College Dublin. After obtaining her specialist certification from the European College, she returned to Australia, initially joining Murdoch University and later moving to the University of Melbourne, where she served as Head of Small Animal Medicine. Caroline pursued a PhD in veterinary and biomedical sciences and eventually became the Director of Clinical Research at Melbourne, a role she held until 2021.

Caroline joins the Internal Medicine service in the VMC. Her research interests are focused on global assessment of the function of the GI microbiome in health and disease of dogs and cats. She is currently a member of the Purina Institute Advisory Board, Editor of the Australian Veterinary Practitioner and a frequently invited international speaker.