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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

SJ Evans

SJ Evans co-runs Jackador Training and Behaviour in Northants, and has been training dogs for 18 years. She has a BA (Hons) in Nursing and a BSc in Applied Animal Studies, and is an IMDT distinction qualified trainer and certified member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). She is a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), and is preparing for the practical assessment to become a full member.

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