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UFO has been developed by Cats Protection with help from a Cats Protection Volunteer who works in the Learning & Development team at Cats Protection and for Mimas at the University of Manchester.
The Learning & Development team works with colleagues across CP to ensure our people have the support they need to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to carry out their roles in the charity. More information is available on CatNav (CP staff and volunteers only).
Cats Protection’s vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. This requires professional expertise and knowledge of feline health and welfare to make the vision reality. The Veterinary Department endeavours to ensure the welfare of cats through the provision of veterinary support and guidance to those responsible for cats in the charity’s care, and improve the welfare of cats throughout the UK through the provision of up to date and accurate information.Online learning at Cats Protection
This course is part of a larger project at Cats Protection; LearnOnline give Cats Protection staff and volunteers access to online courses covering IT skills, time management and many more. Watch our internal promo video:
Gemma Lovegrove, Veterinary Manager at Cats Protection
Gemma holds a BSc in Animal Science and Welfare and a Post Graduate Certificate in Anthrozoology. She has been employed within the pet, animal welfare and veterinary industry for the last 16 years, beginning her career at the RSCPA headquarters before gaining wide experience working within zoos, catteries, veterinary laboratories and nutrition companies before re-fulfilling her passion for the animal welfare sector by joining Cats Protection as Veterinary Manager in 2005. Gemma’s main interest is promoting animal welfare and species specific needs to the general public.
Nicky Trevorrow, Behaviour Manager at Cats Protection
Nicky's role involves the development and implementation of the charity’s strategy on behaviour to promote and raise awareness of feline behaviour and welfare. Nicky holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Behaviour from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She undertook the Advanced Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy from the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) and more recently, completed a postgraduate diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from the University of Southampton. She is a member of the International Cat Care’s Behaviour Expert Panel and represents Cats Protection on the Animal Behaviour and Training Council.
Laura Skilton
Laura is the Flexible Learning Specialist at Cats Protection, developing online learning solutions within the Learning and Development team. She previously worked for Mimas and Jisc, both organisations provide online services and advice to the education sector. She has over 16 years' experience developing and managing e-learning related projects and has been a Fosterer for Cats Protection's Trafford Branch.
Email: laura.skilton@cats.org.uk