My Bio
Dr Sally Nixon graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Melbourne in 2000 and worked primarily in mixed general veterinary practice before focusing on behavioural medicine. Sally registered as a specialist in animal behaviour after completing her Residencies in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine in 2025 to become a Fellow of the ANZCVS Veterinary Behaviour chapter and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Sally provides behavioural medicine services from her behavioural medicine practice, Animal Progress, based in northeast Victoria. Sally is a co-tutor for the Centre for Veterinary Education (CVE) Veterinary Behavioural Medicine distance education course, developed the CVE OnDemand canine aggression course, teaches Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing students in small animal behaviour, and is a consultant for the United States based organisation, Veterinary Information Network (VIN). Sally regularly presents at conferences and via online webinars.