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Dr Karen Higginbottom

PhD

Karen has always loved animals and been fascinated by their behaviour, having owned numerous dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, geese and chickens. She obtained her PhD in wildlife behaviour at the University of New England in 1992. After 17 years working as a university lecturer and researcher in wildlife behaviour and management, she wanted to work in a more “hands on” capacity with animals and people.

Dr Kersti Seksel

BVSc MRCVS MA FACVSc DACVB DECAWBM

Kersti graduated in Veterinary Science from Sydney University. She has a BA in Behavioural Sciences with a major in psychology as well as a Master of Arts (Hons). She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Behaviour, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine.

Dr Kevin J McPeake

BVMS PGDip (CABC) MRCVS

Kevin McPeake qualified as a vet from the University of Glasgow in 2005 and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from the University of Southampton University in 2011. Since graduating as a vet Kevin has worked in various first opinion small animal practices throughout the UK as well as starting and running a canine and feline behaviour referral service (home visit based) in the North East of Scotland for 3 years. In 2014, Kevin joined the Animal Behaviour Clinic at the University of Lincoln, where he sees canine and feline behaviour referrals at the clinic and is working towards his European specialism in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine.

Dr. Valerie Dramard

DMV, DIE in Veterinärverhalten, DU in Psychobiologie

DMV, DIE de Vétérinaire Comportementaliste, DU de psychobiologie

Dr. Valérie Dramard graduierte in 1991 von der École Nationale Vétérinaire de Maisons Alfort. Nach einigen Jahren Praxis in Hundekliniken in Paris spezialisierte sie sich auf Verhaltensmedizin für Hunde und Katzen. 1998 erhielt sie ihr Diplôme Inter Ecoles in Verhaltenstiermedizin und 2001 ihr Diplôme universitaire in Verhaltenspsychobiologie von der Universität Lyon. Sie praktiziert in Lyon, wo sie 2001 die erste Tierarztpraxis eröffnete, die ausschließlich dem Verhalten von Hunden und Katzen gewidmet ist.

Dr Valérie Dramard graduated from the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Maisons Alfort in 1991. After a few years of practice in canine veterinary clinics in the Paris region, she specialized in behavioural medicine for dogs and cats. She obtained her Diplôme Inter Ecoles in Behavioural Veterinary Science in 1998 and her Diplôme universitaire in Behavioural Psychobiology from the University of Lyon in 2001. She practices in Lyon where she opened the first veterinary practice exclusively dedicated to dog and cat behaviour in 2001.

Dr Barbara Schöning

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

Dr Katrina Ward

BVSc MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) BMA

Katrina has worked as a veterinarian in Australia and England for 20 years, with all types of animals. Since studying behavioural medicine and focusing on the mental welfare of her patients, she has acquired Membership to the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. She is a Chartered Member of the Australian Veterinary Association, member of the International Society of Anthrozoology and Past President of the Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group. She has also been appointed to the Special Council of the Pet Professional Guild Australia. Katrina’s passion is about helping to keep pet and their people together; harmoniously and kindly and to ensure the welfare of all species is respected.

Serena Dean

BAppSc (VTM), CIV VN, TAE, MBA

Serena has been in the industry for over 20 years holding positions as a senior Veterinary Nurse in both emergency and general practice before moving into education, training and leadership and management. As someone who loves to think and dream big, her passion for animal behaviour saw her conceptualise, create and successfully implement The Best Behaviour Program for Greencross Limited. An advocate for the industry Serena is a content contributor, speaker and guest lecturer for multiple platforms including the VNCA and The University of Queensland, along with being a member of the editorial board for the Australian Veterinary Nurses Journal. Serena is currently the Managing Director of Stress free Pets, an animal handling education program and certification for Veterinarians and Vet Nurses. She holds a MBA, Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology & Management, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is a professional member of the Society of Veterinary Behaviour Technicians (USA).