The Behavioural Medicine service addresses the behavioural needs of animals ranging from those with mildly annoying behavioural problems to profound aggression which often result in aggression or other concerns.

We are committed to the concept that no animal or human should experience mental and emotional suffering, and our consultations and treatment plans are designed to redress such suffering. We use only humane, distress- and fear-reducing handling techniques and all of our behaviour modification is tailored to the needs of the species and the individual. We take a whole-animal care approach to healthy bodies, minds and families.

The Behavioural Medicine service offers a range of in-person and distance (telemedicine) appointments to cater for your circumstances and your animal’s needs.

Arranging an appointment with the Behavioural Medicine service

The Behavioural Medicine service offer appointments either by referral from your family veterinarian or by appointment requests made directly by clients (animal owners).

 

If you are a client making a direct request for a Behavioural Medicine service appointment, we will ask you to provide consent for a copy of your pet’s medical records to be forwarded from your family veterinarian to the AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

 

Clients requesting an initial Behavioural Medicine appointment should complete the online appointment request form at the button below.

 

During the appointment request form submission, you will be asked to indicate the type of appointment you are requesting.

You will also be asked to upload the completed Behavioural Medicine History PDF and a completed Behavioural Medicine Informed Consent Statement PDF at the bottom of the appointment request form.

To schedule a Behavioural Medicine service Recheck and Follow-Up appointment, or if you have any questions, please email to AVCBehaviouralMed@upei.ca prior to your visit.

 

The following 3 steps must be completed before submitting an online appointment request form.

 

1. Please review the Behavioural Medicine appointment types available at the link below, along with their associated fees and a brief description of what is involved, to determine which is the most appropriate appointment type for your pet.

• Behavioural Medicine – Appointment Types and associated Fees

 

2. Please download and complete the Behavioural Medicine Informed Consent Statement PDF form at the link below.

• Behaviour Service Consent Form

 

3. Please download and complete the Behavioural Medicine History PDF form at the link below.

• Behavioral History Form – For Dog in Person

• Telemedicine – Dogs

• Adopted/rescue dog assessment – “Right Start”

• Puppy (10 months or less) assessment – “Head Start”

• Telemedicine- Cats