Dr Heather Bacon

Trustee

Dr. Heather Bacon is a veterinarian and Dean of the Veterinary School at the University of Central Lancashire. She has worked internationally on veterinary education and animal welfare projects for over 15 years and was previously responsible for developing and teaching  animal welfare, behaviour and veterinary ethics to veterinary and postgraduate students at the University of Edinburgh.

Additionally, she works with many charities, veterinary and other organisations to develop veterinary educational initiatives around the world, with a focus on improving the welfare of dogs, cats and captive and free-ranging wildlife. Heather’s research interests include changing human behaviour to improve the welfare of animals, and supporting the development of effective veterinary education.