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Gabrielle Carter
BVSc (Hons) MSc MANZCVS DACVB
Gabrielle is a Veterinary Specialist in Animal Behaviour. After many years in general veterinary practice, Gabrielle completed a 3 year Residency at the Behaviour Referral Service in the Veterinary School at Purdue University, USA and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists. For 8 years she worked at ‘Good Pet Behaviour’ in Melbourne, helping owners solve their pet’s behaviour problems, before taking on the role of Chief Veterinarian at the RSPCA, Victoria. Currently she works at RSPCA Victoria as the Learning and Development Consultant, providing training and education for staff, volunteers and the general public. Additionally, she has provided educational opportunities in animal behaviour for veterinarians and veterinary nurses and continues to teach veterinary students. She loves the hands on time she spends working with owners and their pets, addressing behavioural and mental health issues, and is continually inspired by the many ways in which pets and owners can share and enrich each others lives.