Dr. Kersti Seksel

BVSc (Hons) MRCVS MA (Hons) FANZCVS DACVB DECAWBM FAVA

Kersti is a Sydney University veterinary graduate and has a BA in Behavioural Science (major in psychology) and MA(Hons). She is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine.

Kersti is an adjunct Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University, head tutor for the DE course in Behavioural Medicine for CVE, regularly presents at conferences nationally and internationally, has written many text book chapters, a book, Training Your Cat, is a regular presenter on radio and is a consultant on VIN. She created Puppy Preschool® and Kitten Kindy®.

Update on common behaviour problems in dogs and how to manage them (2023)

This webinar will cover some of the most common behaviour problems presented to veterinarians. It will discuss diagnosis and treatment using the 4 M approach, behaviour modification, environmental management as well as which medications may be helpful and how to monitor progress for best results.


Anxiety in cats. What signs do cats show and how to help owners recognise and manage them? (2023)

This webinar will discuss how you can educate cat owners to recognise that their kitty is anxious and then how to manage the problem.  Recognising a cat’s needs is the first step in helping cats live in their busy environment. Knowing which treatment options are available and what to use when is important to help fearful and anxious cats to live a happier and healthier life.

Clonidine – The what, where, when, how and why of using it to help your patients (2020)

As veterinarians become more familiar with behavioural medicine they reach for medications more for pets with behavioural issues such as anxiety and reactivity. This has meant that clonidine usage has increased. This webinar will cover why clonidine can be useful, how to use it, when to use, where it may be useful and why.