Welcome to Behavioural Referrals
Welcome to Behavioural Referrals, a veterinary practice specialising exclusively in Behavioural Medicine. Founded by Dr. Sarah Heath in 1992, the practice has grown under her leadership into a highly skilled team of veterinary surgeons, rehabilitation coaches, a veterinary physiotherapist, veterinary nurses, and administrators, all committed to providing expert care for pets with behavioural challenges.
We provide comprehensive, evidence-based behavioural assessment and modification programmes, tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Your journey typically begins with a home or remote consultation, allowing us to observe your pet in their own environment, followed by ongoing guidance and support from our rehabilitation team to ensure optimal progress.
We can only accept clients with a referral from their GP vet, which can be submitted easily through our website.

Our Services
Please note, the current time to fully process a referral to booking an appointment is around 4-6 weeks. As soon as the referral has been received a member of the administration team will contact you directly. Please ensure your GP vets have your up-to-date email address and phone number for us to contact you.
We are unable to offer any advice until a referral has been received from a veterinary surgeon.
As first time cat owners just over 4 years ago, we never could’ve imagined what obstacles we would need to overcome in the future. I cannot recommend Sarah and the team enough, she has turned my cat’s life around (literally) and got us through some of the toughest, heart breaking times we have faced in the last few years. She gave us answers, solutions, advice and most of all hope ? thank you, we remain ever grateful for your continued help and support ?
Kerry
I have been so impressed with the help from this company. Very professional and knowledgeable, they’ve given us very good advice for our dogs who don’t find life that easy.
Tracey
Brilliant brilliant brilliant. We have a very anxious pet and the people at behavioural referrals have directed and supported us to change our pets life around. If it wasn't for these lovely people I don't know what kind of life our pet would now have.
Paul
Sarah Heath is an outstanding veterinary practitioner. Her impeccable reputation is a function of her brilliant mind and commitment to animal care.
Catherine