Membership Related Assessment
Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB)
The Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) role involves the clinical application of the science of animal behaviour, and the modification of the behaviour of animals that are demonstrating all types of undesirable, inappropriate, problematic or dangerous behaviour, including those with a potential link to pathologies that require diagnosis in collaboration with a veterinary surgeon.
Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT)
The Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) role relates to the design and implementation of programmes to provide preventative and first-aid behavioural advice. This Standard also includes the implementation of behaviour modification and/or environmental modification plans, developed by a Clinical Animal Behaviourist or Veterinary Behaviourist following assessment/evaluation of an animal by that same CAB or VB.
APBC Assessment
If you are looking to have your practical skills assessed for either the Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) or Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) role, the APBC offers a supportive framework for assessment to help guide practitioners through this process towards Full membership.