In 2011, Kevin completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling before setting up a behaviour referral clinic in the North East of Scotland until 2014. He then moved to the University of Lincoln to undertake a project researching a novel anti-anxiety medication for dogs and remained there to complete a 5-year post combining a residency in veterinary behavioural medicine and has recently submitted his PhD research on frustration in dogs.
Five days into his new role with the University of Edinburgh Kevin received the welcome news that he has passed his behavioural medicine board exams and is thus now a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine. Kevin will be setting up an animal behaviour clinic within the Hospital for Small Animals allowing veterinarians to refer canine and feline behaviour cases for assessment and treatment.
"I am delighted to be starting my new role at the University of Edinburgh. Joining a team of leading experts in animal behaviour and welfare as well as the multi-disciplinary specialists within the Hospital for Small Animals is an exciting prospect and I look forward to working together with colleagues to advance the field of veterinary behavioural medicine. I am keen to share my knowledge through teaching on the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour as well as integrate behavioural medicine as a core subject in the undergraduate curriculum.”
