Membership Applications

Student Membership

£60.00 annual fee

Student membership is open to those who are not practising and are currently in the process of studying for a qualification relevant to animal behaviour at FHEQ Level 3 or above, with the intention of becoming an Animal Behaviour Technician or Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

Please note: the APBC does not support Student members seeing behaviour cases.

Membership benefits:

Academic Membership

£90.00 annual fee

Academic membership is open to those who are recognised for their contribution to the field of animal behaviour either through research or through their positions within a teaching institution or other relevant organisation.

Some Academic members may still see a small number of cases/clients on occasion.

Membership benefits:

Associate Membership

£115.00 annual fee

Associate membership is open to those who have had their Knowledge and Understanding (theoretical understanding) assessed against the ABTC Standards for ABT or CAB.

This can be demonstrated via the ABTC APEL process or by completing an ABTC recognised course to the relevant role standard.

Associate members are able to conduct behaviour consultations but have not yet achieved the requisite experience to become Full members

Membership benefits:

Full Membership

£180.00 annual fee

Full membership is open to those who have had both their Knowledge and Understanding (theoretical understanding) and Practical Skills assessed against the ABTC Standards for ABT or CAB.

Membership benefits:

Professional Integrity
Member Promotion
Peer Support
Discounted CPD Opportunities
Wellbeing Support
Journal Access
Promotion of Services
Established Professional Credibility
Pet Insurance Claims
Use of the APBC Logo

Still not sure which Membership is right for you? Please click here for more information or email us at info@apbc.org.uk

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Interested in working in the field of Animal Behaviour? Come and join us at the APBC!

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Join a trusted community at the forefront of animal behaviour. Established in 1989, the APBC is the UK’s longest-standing organisation dedicated to animal behaviour. Come and be part of our international network of experienced and passionate professionals, all working under the ethical and professional standards of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).

Useful links

Below you can find useful documentation and links to other areas, like information on our webinars available, keep up to date with the latest news in the industry and find out when our APBC events are being held.