Working in Partnership with Veterinary & Rehabilitation Teams
I believe that excellent outcomes come from excellent communication. Working closely with vets, veterinary nurses, physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, and rehabilitation teams is invaluable to my practice, and I see my role as part of a wider triage-led, multidisciplinary approach to each case.
I place huge importance on clear, open, and respectful communication, both with veterinary professionals and with the clients we support together. My aim is always to help bridge the gap between clinical findings and day-to-day life, ensuring owners of all backgrounds truly understand what is happening with their animal, why it matters, and how best to support them moving forward.
Even where an underlying medical or pain-related component is present, I remain actively involved. I focus on providing practical solutions, compassionate support, and realistic management strategies that sit safely alongside medical and rehabilitation plans. Behaviour does not exist in isolation, and neither should the support we offer.
I regularly support veterinary teams contributing behavioural insight, risk assessments, handling guidance, and recovery-appropriate training plans. I also produce clear, accessible resources for vets, clients, and veterinary staff, designed to improve compliance, welfare, and outcomes while reducing stress for everyone involved.
Above all, I am friendly, approachable, and deeply passionate about what I do. I value collaboration, welcome discussion, and genuinely enjoy working as part of a team to ensure each animal receives thoughtful, joined-up care that puts welfare first.
I work closely with veterinary and rehabilitation teams to ensure behaviour support is fully integrated into each animal’s clinical care. Clear communication is central to my approach, allowing clients to understand what’s happening with their pet and how best to support them at home.
Whether supporting cases with underlying medical or pain-related factors, I provide practical, welfare-led behaviour strategies that sit safely alongside veterinary treatment and rehabilitation plans. I value collaboration, support veterinary teams and produce clear resources for clients and professionals alike. I am friendly, approachable, and passionate about delivering joined-up care that puts welfare first.
My clinical work follows a triage-led, evidence-based approach that recognises the close and bidirectional relationship between behaviour, pain, medical pathology, and environment. I work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to ensure that behavioural assessment and intervention are appropriately informed by clinical findings and remain within professional remit.
Behavioural input is provided alongside veterinary investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, not in place of it. Where medical or pain-related factors are suspected or confirmed, behavioural recommendations focus on risk management, welfare protection, emotional regulation, and recovery-appropriate training, in line with current evidence and UK professional guidance.
Clear communication is prioritised throughout the referral process. I support veterinary teams by translating clinical information into practical, client-appropriate strategies that improve understanding, compliance, and welfare outcomes. I provide written reports, handling and management protocols, and client education resources designed to support both in-practice care and home implementation, ensuring a joined-up, multidisciplinary approach with the animal’s welfare at the centre.
Behaviour support is provided as part of a multidisciplinary, triage-led approach, working alongside veterinary assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Referrals are welcomed for cases where behaviour may be influenced by pain, medical conditions, recovery processes, or environmental factors. Support focuses on risk management, welfare-appropriate behaviour modification, handling guidance, and client education, with clear communication maintained between professionals to ensure safe, cohesive care and improved outcomes for both animals and their owners.
How to Refer a Behaviour Case
Veterinary referrals are welcomed for cases where behavioural input or training support is required alongside veterinary assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation. Referrals are particularly appropriate where behaviour may be influenced by pain, medical conditions, recovery processes, or welfare and risk considerations.
To refer a case, please complete the Veterinary Behaviour Referral Form and attach any relevant clinical history, investigation summaries, medication details, or rehabilitation notes. Client consent for information sharing should be obtained prior to referral.
Behavioural input is provided within professional scope and does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Recommendations focus on risk management, welfare-appropriate behaviour modification, handling guidance, and client education, and are adapted in line with clinical findings. Clear communication is maintained with the referring practice to support a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach and positive welfare outcomes.