About
Dr Annette Lockley BVSc (Hons 1), MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)
Happy Cats Behaviour is based on the NSW Central Coast. Dr Annette is a small animal and behaviour veterinarian with over 26 years experience working in small animal private practice. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons 1) in 1999, and obtained membership (by examination) to the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Veterinary Behaviour) in 2026.
Dr Annette has had a passion for feline medicine since starting out as a vet in 2000, and has undergone numerous courses and continued study in feline medicine, including Feline Medicine Distance Education with the Centre for Veterinary Education (within the University of Sydney), and various courses as a long-term member of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM - now Ínternational Cat Care Veterinary Society') and of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (now 'Feline Veterinary Medical Association - FVMA'). For the past ten years Dr Annette has also held a strong interest in veterinary behaviour, having undertaken further studies with the Centre for Veterinary Education throughout 2024, via the Veterinary Behavioural Medicine Distance Education course.
Dr Annette holds the following certifications:
- MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)
- Feline Veterinary Medical Association Cat Friendly Veterinarian
- International Cat Care Cat Friendly Veterinary Practitioner
- Elite Fear Free Certified Professional (Veterinary)
Current professional memberships include: InternationVal Cat Care Veterinary Society, Feline Veterinary Medical Association, Fear Free TM and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
Most importantly, Dr Annette loves cats! She has had cats in her life since she can remember, and is currently the guardian and companion of an affectionate ginger named Macavity.
