Dr. Caroline graduated from Melbourne University in 1995 and has worked predominantly in small animal practice in Victoria and the UK. Caroline has volunteered her veterinary services in South Africa and Botswana, working with a variety of species. She commenced as the behaviour veterinarian in a large shelter in 2021.
In addition to her e
Dr. Caroline graduated from Melbourne University in 1995 and has worked predominantly in small animal practice in Victoria and the UK. Caroline has volunteered her veterinary services in South Africa and Botswana, working with a variety of species. She commenced as the behaviour veterinarian in a large shelter in 2021.
In addition to her extensive experience, Caroline is a registered resident with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists as well as undertaking a Master of Science in (Clinical Animal Behaviour). This pathway will enable her to register as a veterinary specialist in animal behaviour. All her cases are overseen by her mentor Dr. Gabrielle Carter, a Veterinary Specialist in Animal Behaviour, and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.
Caroline's passion for behaviour comes from personal experience with her previous dog that had fear and reactivity issues. She understands the challenges behavioural issues may present to pet owners. Caroline employs a science-based approach to behavioural issues, looking at the underlying motivations for problem behaviours. Her focus is
Caroline's passion for behaviour comes from personal experience with her previous dog that had fear and reactivity issues. She understands the challenges behavioural issues may present to pet owners. Caroline employs a science-based approach to behavioural issues, looking at the underlying motivations for problem behaviours. Her focus is on improving the human-animal relationship through understanding and compassion. Caroline is committed to reducing stress for animals in the veterinary environment and has obtained her Low-Stress Handling Certification.
Caroline is highly experienced in a wide range of behavioural issues in dogs and cats. These include:
Caroline is highly experienced in a wide range of behavioural issues in dogs and cats. These include:
Completing the relevant behaviour questionnaires which are attached to the website and submitting this prior to your appointment. Contacting your veterinarian and requesting your pet's veterinary history be sent through. This allows review of your pet's history in advance of your appointment so more time can be devoted to specific discussion of your pet's behavioural issues.
2 hour consultation with you and your pet. This is conducted in person at a veterinary consulting room in Hobart or via video consultation.
An individual behavioural report is written and sent to you after the consultation. This details the 3M's (Management, Medication and Behaviour Modification), an understanding of why the problem behaviour is occurring and a specific behaviour plan.
Follow up phone calls or email communication depending on your preference. The behavioural report is also sent to your primary veterinary care team to enable ongoing co-operative care of your pet.
Referring to local force free trainers to assist you and your pet with successful behavioural modification. A team orientated approach is encouraged.
2 hour consultation with a comprehensive behavioural report with individualised behaviour plan emailed to the client and nominated veterinary clinic. One follow up phone call (15-20 mins) or email are included in the initial fee. Your pet's behavioural and medical history is reviewed prior to the Veterinary Behaviour appointment.
In person or video consultation of up to 75 minutes with an individual follow-up behavioural report emailed to the client and primary veterinarian.
Each individual prescription incurs a prescription fee (e.g. 2 medications will incur 2 prescription fees). Prescriptions will be emailed and posted to nominated local pharmacy. Medications can be compounded through specialised compounding pharmacies.
Please be advised that prearranged home visits will incur an additional travel fee. Cost will be advised at time of booking.
Please request this in email communication - dates can be discussed
Scan the QR code to the left or click the link below. Please complete the form and submit prior to your appointment.
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Consultations available at Channel Highway Animal Hospital Kingston
Consultations available at Channel Highway Animal Hospital Kingston
Video behaviour consultations available on Tuesdays and Fridays through October to January. Please email drcarolinepetbehaviour@gmail.com
Channel Highway Animal Hospital, 170 Channel Hwy, Hobart, Tasmania 7050, Australia
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