About
Cathy’s personal and professional life has always been intertwined with animals, whether as a teenager living in Tanzania visiting the Serengeti for holidays, as a social scientist interviewing beef ranchers in Alberta or as a veterinarian caring for laboratory rodents. Her compassion for animals and desire to safeguard their welfare has been the driving force in her career.
Cathy has a BSc in zoology from the University of Guelph and an MSc in Zoology from the University of Alberta. She then went on to do a PhD in animal welfare at the University of British Columbia and more recently a DVM at the University of Saskatchewan.
Cathy is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Animal Welfare Program and a Clinical Veterinarian in UBC Animal Care Services. Cathy’s research interests include understanding the relationship of humans with animals, research ethics and researching practical ways to improve the emotional experiences of animals involved in animal research. Her work attempts to apply research findings to improve policy and practice and resolve conflict related to animal welfare.
Education
B.Sc. (Guelph)
M.Sc.(Alberta)
D.V.M. (Saskatchewan)
Ph.D. (UBC)