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Dr John Inns is an Australia-based specialist consultant laboratory animal veterinarian and animal welfare officer, providing veterinary and welfare expertise to research institutions. His work supports organisations in planning and conducting animal research with careful attention to animal health, welfare, and responsible practice. Services include locum veterinary support, advice on animal ethics and welfare, research project reviews, and investigations into adverse events. Dr Inns also helps institutions develop evidence-based guidelines, standard operating procedures, and monitoring systems to support consistent care and oversight.

Practical training is another part of the service, with instruction for researchers and animal technicians in anaesthesia, surgery, and aseptic technique. Training also covers welfare-focused approaches to research, helping teams strengthen their skills and apply appropriate practices in their work. Through this combination of specialist veterinary support, review, policy development, investigation, and hands-on education, Dr Inns offers tailored consulting for research institutions working with laboratory animals. Enquiries can be made by email at [email protected] or through LinkedIn.