Tam is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Clinical Animal Behaviourist with 29yrs experience shared between working for Blue Cross and now Dogs Trust. As Dogs Trust Veterinary Intervention Development Manager, Tam leads a team working to embed canine behavioural principles within veterinary practice. This commitment includes steering the Dog Friendly Clinic initiative to optimise veterinary care provision for dog, owners, and veterinary teams alike. As well as emotionally supporting the animals in our care, Tam is keen to optimise workplace mental and emotional health and has researched and authored a book, ‘Emotional Well-being for the Animal Welfare Professional’.