Our Story

Dr Amanda and Dr Heather met at the RSPCA NSW working together as behaviour vets to help shelter animals with behavioural issues. During this time we were made acutely aware of the crippling effect mental health disorders have on pets and their human families.

So we decided to form the Vet Behaviour Team in 2014 to help families and their pets remain united, happy and healthy for as long as possible. We are so pleased to have Dr Hannah join us in 2025.

Dr Amanda and Dr Heather have passed our Memberships in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and completed the CVE course in Veterinary Behaviour. Dr Hannah is completing a Masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour.

Dr Heather Chee was Secretary/Treasurer of the Veterinary Behaviour Chapter of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, was an examiner for the Veterinary Behaviour Memberships and served on the Australian Veterinary Palliative Care Advisory Council.

Dr Amanda Cole has served as President Elect of the Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group.

We have presented for the:

  • Vet Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA)
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Australian Veterinary Association Conference
  • Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group (AVBIG)
  • Science Week, the annual conference for the ANZCVS
  • Australian Veterinary Palliative Care Advisory Council conference

Our Team

Dr Amanda

Dr Amanda

BVSc · MACVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 2010

Behaviour Veterinarian

I have worked in small animal practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom. I completed my Membership to the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour in 2010, prior to heading the Veterinary Behaviour Component of RSPCA NSW which worked regionally to help animals within shelters lead happier and healthier lives. I founded in partnership the Vet Behaviour Team consultants to help families and their pets remain united, happy and healthy for as long as possible.

Dr Heather

Dr Heather

BVSc(Hons) 2007 · MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 2012

Behaviour Veterinarian

I graduated from the University of Sydney in 2007 with first class honours and became interested in behavioural medicine after my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel developed severe separation anxiety. I gained my behaviour vet memberships in 2012 and in 2014 founded the Vet Behaviour Team with Dr Amanda. We have been working together to help families and patients ever since. I enjoy baking and juggle keeping my two small humans and many houseplants alive!

Dr Hannah

Dr Hannah

BSc(Hons) BVetMed 2013 · Masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour, in progress

Behaviour Veterinarian

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013 and have worked in the UK, Canada and Australia in small animal private practice, emergency medicine and as a shelter veterinarian with numerous rescue organisations including the RSPCA NSW. My work as a shelter veterinarian inspired my passion for companion animal behaviour and I am in the process of completing a Masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour. I am dedicated to improving the quality of life of my patients and their guardians and protecting the bond between them. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, camping, hiking and surfing, and I have a pup called River keeping me busy.