ABOUT US

The Behavior Vet is owned and operated by Dr. Elizabeth Racine.  Dr. Racine is a small animal veterinarian with a special interest in veterinary behavior. She graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2017 and has since pursued ongoing opportunities for continuing education in the field of veterinary behavior.

In addition to her interest in animal behavior, Dr. Racine has also worked as a general practice veterinarian and understands the complex interplay of behavioral and medical concerns. Dr. Racine takes a comprehensive approach to behavior cases, assessing not only their emotional state but also their physical concerns. Dr. Racine works closely with pet owners and primary care veterinarians alike to develop a personalized treatment plan that fits the pet’s unique needs.

In addition to her work at The Behavior Vet, Dr. Racine is a general practice relief veterinarian.  She also runs The Veterinary Writer, a professional veterinary content writing company, and The Vet Docs, a veterinary information website. When she’s not in the clinic or creating content, Dr. Racine enjoys spending time with her own pets: a beagle named Dasher and four cats, Wasabi, Sake, Thumbelina, and Meow.

Recent Continuing Education Experiences Include:

• • Low Stress Handling University: Behavior in Everyday Practice (November 2024)
  • Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Conference (October 2024)
  • Dr. Karen Overall’s Behavior at the Beach Conference (June 2023)
  • VMX Conference, behavior focused (January 2023)
  • AVMA Convention, behavior focused (July 2022)
  • NAVC Institute: Case-based Applied Behavioral Medicine (June 2022)

Sake is one of Dr. Racine’s four cats and he has made it his responsibility to join every Zoom call.  His special skills include blocking the camera, knocking over full water glasses during important conversations, and showing you his butthole.  When he is not hard at work, Sake enjoys napping in his favorite window perch, watching squirrels, and being brushed.  He does not need any continuing education because these skills come to him naturally!