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Episode - 24 January 2021
Host: Barbara Heidenreich
Guests: Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM, DACVB
Many animal caregivers seek veterinary advice when their animal is showing undesired behavior. In some cases underlying health issues can be contributing to behavior problems that need to be addressed. However there may be other factors to consider that require the services of a veterinarian who specializes in behavior. Veterinary behaviorists are board certified and specially trained to advance behavioral health in many different ways. My special guest this episode is Dr. Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM, DACVB. She is one of a handful of veterinary behaviorists improving animal welfare by focusing on their behavioral health. Dr Valli shares the many different disciplines involved in veterinary behavior, what types of problems she sees in practice, and some inspiring success stories. Learn what it takes to become a veterinary behaviorist and if this might be the career path for you.
Contact Dr Valli: https://www.synergybehavior.com
Recommended Citation:
Heidenreich, B. (Producer/Writer). (2021, January). Veterinary Behavior with Dr Valli Parthasarathy. [Audio Podcast]. Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich.https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/veterinary-behavior-with-dr-valli-parthasarathy/
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Guest Bio:
Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM, DACVB
Dr. Valli has a long-standing passion for learning about and applying behavioral methods and training to different species, including dogs, cats, horses, parrots and even South American Pacas. While working on her PhD, she became skilled at distinguishing normal versus abnormal behavior in domesticated and exotic pets, as well as wildlife.
After her earning her PhD, she decided that she could help the animals most at risk by studying veterinary medicine and combining it with her love for behavior. She graduated from the University of GA College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, and moved to Portland. She was in general practice until 2009, at which point she founded Synergy Behavior Solutions in collaboration with Scott Raymond, CPDT-KA.
In addition to consulting with pet owners in person and via telemedicine, Dr. Valli is sought after to consult on behavior cases directly with veterinarians. She is also invited to present on topics such as decreasing patient fear in the clinic, psychopharmacology, and behavior problems at local, regional and national veterinary meetings. Dr. Valli is Fear Free Certified (Level 3).
Dr. Valli completed her veterinary behavior residency under the mentorship of Dr. Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, and became a Veterinary Behaviorist in November of 2020. She is committed to providing the best veterinary behavior care for her patients as a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist.
Contact Dr Valli:
https://www.synergybehavior.com/
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