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VN Awarded Ceva’s BVNA Behaviour Bursary

Author: CEVA
Posted: Wednesday 7th September, 2011. 17:21:34

Vicki Gates, head veterinary nurse at Vets4Pets in Luton, has been awarded Ceva Animal Health UK’s Behaviour Bursary to fund the cost of attending the BVNA’s Companion Animal Behaviour Course.

Consisting of four modules, ‘dogs and cats – understanding the difference’, ‘the front line approach to behavioural problems’, ‘common canine conundrums’ and ‘frequent feline foibles’, the prestigious course features well-respected speakers including Sarah Heath BVSc DipECVBM-CA, David Appleby MSc CCAB, Dr Anne McBride BSc PhD FRSA and Jon Bowen BVetMed DipAS(CABC).

“Since Vets4Pets Luton opened in August 2010 we have seen many, many pet owners asking for their pets to be euthanased because of behavioural problems such as cats urinating in the house and dogs biting them while out on walks,” says Vicki Gates, head veterinary nurse at Vets4Pets Luton and recipient of Ceva’s Bursary. “It has been a sudden awakening to a huge problem that I have never seen in such devastating numbers and we have a duty to the public to try and help prevent these issues. The course will help improve the advice and services we can give to puppy and kitten owners by providing appropriate information on socialisation and training as well as specific behavioural consultations for both new pets and older animals in need. To further prevent problems, we also hope to hold educational client discussions in the evenings relating to specific areas of interest.”

“Vicki is a worthy winner of the Ceva Bursary,” adds Julia Wood, product manager at Ceva Animal Health UK. “Not only is she passionate about pet behaviour, but she is also committed to improving animal welfare through client education.”

For further information on the BVNA’s Companion Animal Behaviour Course, please visit www.bvna.org.uk.

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