Episode 17 - What impact does behaviour have on animal welfare? With Nikki McLeod

Episode 17 - What impact does behaviour have on animal welfare?

With Nikki McLeod BSc(Hons) PGDip(CAB) NCert(Behav) RVN ISFM CertFN & AdvCertFB 

In this episode we focus on animal behaviour and the impact behavioural problems can have on animal welfare. We consider how important it is for all veterinary professionals to understand animal behaviour both to prevent and cure problems. We also focus on veterinary nursing, and the need for veterinary nurses to play a key role in improving animal welfare through behavioral awareness and education. Along the way Nikki tells us more about her career, taking time out, and following her own path in the world of animal behaviour.

A crazy cat lady and self-confessed study geek, Nikki has been a RVN since 2000. With her fingers in many pies, she splits what little time she has, between working as the Cat Advocate, and a consulting nurse, for a small animal practice in Fife, Scotland, as well as studying for multiple certificates.

Not satisfied with gaining her first undergraduate degree at the age of 50, she has now gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh. She has a vision of becoming a practice-based Clinical Animal Behaviourist in the near future.

She is also keeping a British Veterinary Nursing Association Council seat warm for three years, while also campaigning for promoting excellence in animal behaviour and training as a trustee for the Animal Behaviour and Training Council. 

When work and studies doesn’t consume her brain, her husband and kids fry it gently and keep her on her toes. Sleep is optional.

Find out more about:

https://bvna.org.uk/blog/category/protect-the-title/

https://catfriendlyclinic.org/

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/how-we-help/professionals/vet-clinics

https://abtc.org.uk/

www.Instagram.com/nurse_positiVety

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