Benjamin Cross (BVM&S BA(Psych) MRCVS)

Resident in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and DVetMed Postgraduate Student

Biography

Background

Benjamin graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh in 2019 and previously completed a degree in Psychology. He has done additional study in animal behaviour and training during and after his veterinary degree, including co-founding the Dick Vet Animal Behaviour Society in his first year of vet school to increase educational opportunities about animal behaviour for his classmates. He also completed an undergraduate certificate in veterinary medical education with teaching focussed on animal behaviour, delivered both to vet students and to members of the public. Since graduating, he has worked in small animal general practice and completed a rotating internship before returning to the Dick Vet to begin his residency in veterinary animal behaviour in 2025. He has a particular interest in preventative behavioural medicine and the role of behaviour in general practice. Outside of work, Benjamin enjoys spending time with his two collies, hillwalking, and gardening. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S), University of Edinburgh (2019)

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), New York University (2009)

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)

Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education (2019)

Responsibilities & affiliations

British Veterinary Behaviour Association - Committee Member 

British Veterinary Union in Unite - Committee Member, Equalities Team LGBT+ Rep 

British Veterinary LGBT+ - Committee Member

Dick Vet Animal Behaviour Society (Co-founder, President 2014-2018, Vice President 2018-2019)

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