Stefania Uccheddu qualified as a veterinarian from Sassari University (Italy) in 2008. Subsequently, she obtained a Master in Ethology (University of Cordoba, Spain) and a Master in Behavioural Medicine (University of Parma, Italy) followed by a PhD in Physiology of Reproduction and Animal Welfare. Stefania obtained her Diploma at the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM-BM) in 2022.
She works at the San Marco Veterinary Clinic and Laboratory (Veggiano, Italy) in charge of the Behavioural Medicine Service. Beyond that, she ensures pet wellbeing and fear-free approach in all procedures, she supports colleagues and provides assistance during consultations, providing special care for pets during hospitalizations.
Stefania is an active researcher and author of many papers, available at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stefania-Uccheddu.
Her research projects are focused on pet behaviour, human-pet relationships and methods for reducing stress for pets, especially cats in veterinarian settings.
Stefania has been invited to speak at several International and National Congresses.
