Henry De Pedro | Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing & Technology Lecturer & Coordinator
Melbourne Polytechnic

Henry De Pedro, DVM (Philippines), is a Lecturer in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing program at Melbourne Polytechnic. He teaches and coordinates several subjects and works closely with veterinary clinics and clinical supervisors to support students during their clinical placements.
Henry brings over two decades of experience across veterinary practice, veterinary nursing, and education. Before joining academia, he worked in emergency, intensive care, and specialist veterinary settings, where he was actively involved in mentoring and training junior veterinary nurses in clinical environments.
His current work focuses on strengthening the connection between education and clinical practice. Henry has a particular interest in clinical coaching and supporting veterinary teams who supervise students in practice. He is involved in developing strategies and resources that help clinical staff guide learners effectively, provide constructive feedback, and create supportive learning environments in busy veterinary workplaces.