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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Anna Haines

Anna Haines, BSc (Hons), MSc, CAB, is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and is registered with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). She has spent her career working for animal welfare organisations around the world and is currently based in Devon working as the equine behaviour lead for the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.

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