Stress Free Pets is an animal handling and behaviour education program, certification and community for Veterinary professionals.
We aim to enrich the lives of our patients through delivering world class education, tools and networks.
Focusing on best practice, our education program is developed and delivered in collaboration with Veterinary Behaviour Specialists and internationally recognised experts.
Our vision is to educate and empower Veterinary professionals, clients and the community to create environments and experiences that are free from stress and fear.

The Team

Dr Barbara Schöning
Dr.med.vet. MSc, PhD Fachtierärztin für Verhaltenskunde und Tierschutz

Dr Barbara Schöning
Dr.med.vet. MSc, PhD Fachtierärztin für Verhaltenskunde und Tierschutz

Jacqui Ley
BVSc(Hons) PhD DipECAWBM FANZCVS Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour

Jacqui Ley
BVSc(Hons) PhD DipECAWBM FANZCVS Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour

Dr Karen Higginbottom
PhD

Dr Karen Higginbottom
PhD

Dr Katrina Ward
BVSc MANZCVS (veterinary behaviour) BMA

Dr Katrina Ward
BVSc MANZCVS (veterinary behaviour) BMA

Dr Kersti Seksel
BVSc MRCVS MA FACVSc DACVB DECAWBM

Dr Kersti Seksel
BVSc MRCVS MA FACVSc DACVB DECAWBM

Dr Kevin J McPeake
BVMS PGDip(CABC) MRCVS

Dr Kevin J McPeake
BVMS PGDip(CABC) MRCVS

Louise Ginman
Delta accredited CGC instructor and dog behavioural trainer

Louise Ginman
Delta accredited CGC instructor and dog behavioural trainer

Serena Dean
BAppSc (VTM), CIV VN;TAE, MBA

Serena Dean
BAppSc (VTM), CIV VN;TAE, MBA

Dr Trepheena Hunter
Veterinarian and Behaviour Resident (ACVB) BAgSc (hons), MAgSc, BVSc (hons), MANZCVS (behaviour)

Dr Trepheena Hunter
Veterinarian and Behaviour Resident (ACVB) BAgSc (hons), MAgSc, BVSc (hons), MANZCVS (behaviour)

Dr Valérie Dramard
DMV, DIE de Vétérinaire Comportementaliste, DU de psychobiologie

Dr Valérie Dramard
DMV, DIE de Vétérinaire Comportementaliste, DU de psychobiologie