Natalie Hock

Natalie Hock is a Lecturer in Small Animal Veterinary Practice at Charles Sturt University (CSU), based in the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. She transitioned from private veterinary practice to academia in 2023, bringing over a decade of clinical experience. Her primary role involves teaching fourth- and fifth-year veterinary students in clinical skills, communication, and specialized areas like dentistry and ophthalmology. She also supervises surgeries at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Dr. Hock earned her BVSc from the University of Queensland (2013). Her professional experience includes seven years at Piper Street Veterinary Clinic (Tamworth) and three years at Moorong Veterinary Clinic (Wagga Wagga), where she developed expertise in small animal medicine and dentistry. She is committed to integrating practical clinical experience into veterinary education to prepare students for professional pathways.

Her teaching responsibilities include managing the spey/neuter clinic surgeries and guiding final-year clinical rotations. She emphasizes hands-on learning to bridge theory and practice in veterinary science.