An Introduction to Psychopharmacology
– One Puzzle Piece of the Veterinary Behaviour Treatment Plan
Join this CPD webinar with Dr Katrin Jahn on psychopharmacology as part of the veterinary behaviour treatment plan.
The webinar takes place on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 21:00.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A, and the webinar will be available to view on demand after the live event.
The webinar provides 1.5 CVE points.
Webinar agenda
The webinar will cover:
Definition of psychopharmacology and the role of psychotropic medications in veterinary behaviour medicine.
Clinical indications for the use of psychopharmaceuticals, including behavioural and welfare-related triggers for intervention.
The difference between long-acting baseline medication and short-acting event medication, including indications, mechanisms and clinical applications.
The role of key neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, dopamine and GABA, in behavioural disorders and psychopharmacological treatment.
Patient, caregiver and legal-related constraints that may influence the selection and success of psychopharmacological interventions.
Common causes of treatment failure and strategies to improve clinical outcomes through a multimodal approach.
Integration of psychopharmacology into a broader veterinary behaviour medicine framework, including behaviour modification, environmental management and team-based care.
Speaker bio
Dr Katrin Jahn
DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), DACVB, DipECAWBM (BM), MRCVS RCVS & EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine. Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour Medicine. Fear Free Certified Professional.
Katrin is a veterinarian with over 25 years of experience and a double board-certified specialist in veterinary behaviour medicine. She runs the German Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi, a leading accredited practice and founded Trinity Veterinary Behaviour, an online platform offering behaviour consultations and education for pet owners and professionals.
