Clinical Academic
Overview
I graduated from The University of Queensland Gatton Campus in 1994, taking my first position within the School of Veterinary Science in 1994. I am an experienced Veterinary Technical Officer, qualified Veterinary Nurse and Workplace Trainer and Assessor. I have a strong background in animal husbandry and welfare, behaviour, and ethics with more than 25 years’ experience in varied animal and veterinary research paradigms. Following 18 years as Manager of the Clinical Studies Centre (CSC) within the School of Veterinary Science, I moved into an academic position and was appointed Academic Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree at UQ (2013 - 2019). Concurrently, I held the position of Director of the CSC from 2013 – 2018. I teach primarily into the BVetTech and BVSc programs but also contribute to several other animal-related programs at the UQ Gatton Campus. My passion for teaching, and commitment to instil a desire in all students to embrace life-long learning underpins my teaching and mentoring philosophy.
Myspeciality research areas include the psychology of human – animal relationships, animal behaviour and animal-related occupational trauma and healing. Having lived experience of occupational trauma and compassion fatigue, I present extensively in these subject areas as well as in psychological wellbeing and emotional intelligence. Further to presentations, I also provide interactive, thought-provoking seminars and workshops within all sectors of animal-related industries and occupations.
Research Interests
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Mental Health Ergonomics
Occupational Stress, Trauma and Compassion Fatigue Emotional Intelligence -
Human-Animal Bond
The psychology of human – animal relationships - Animal Welfare and Behaviour
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Studies, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Solutions-Based Approach to Urban Cat Management—Case Studies of a One Welfare Approach to Urban Cat Management
Crawford, Caitlin, Rand, Jacquie, Rohlf, Vanessa, Scotney, Rebekah and Bennett, Pauleen (2023). Solutions-Based Approach to Urban Cat Management—Case Studies of a One Welfare Approach to Urban Cat Management. Animals, 13 (21) 3423, 3423. doi: 10.3390/ani13213423
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Scotney, Rebekah, Rand, Jacquie, Rohlf, Vanessa, Hayward, Andrea and Bennett, Pauleen (2023). The impact of lethal, enforcement-centred cat management on human wellbeing: exploring lived experiences of cat carers affected by cat culling at the Port of Newcastle. Animals, 13 (2) 271, 271. doi: 10.3390/ani13020271
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Journal Article: Predictors of professional quality of life in veterinary professionals
Rohlf, Vanessa I., Scotney, Rebekah, Monaghan, Holly and Bennett, Pauleen (2021). Predictors of professional quality of life in veterinary professionals. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 49 (3), 372-381. doi: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0144
Supervision
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Exploring the impacts on animal and human welfare and wellbeing in the Queensland Racehorse Industry: a OneWelfare approach
Master Philosophy
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Exploring the use of employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary clinics
Doctor Philosophy
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An exploration of adult survivors of childhood experiences of trauma: A retrospective study of the impact of companion animals.
Doctor Philosophy
Publications
Book Chapter
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Welfare of dogs and humans in animal-assisted interventions
Scotney, Rebekah and Clay, Liam (2020). Welfare of dogs and humans in animal-assisted interventions. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Health and Human Service Professionals. (pp. 139-164) Hauppauge, NY United States: Nova Science Publishers.
Journal Article
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Crawford, Caitlin, Rand, Jacquie, Rohlf, Vanessa, Scotney, Rebekah and Bennett, Pauleen (2023). Solutions-Based Approach to Urban Cat Management—Case Studies of a One Welfare Approach to Urban Cat Management. Animals, 13 (21) 3423, 3423. doi: 10.3390/ani13213423
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Scotney, Rebekah, Rand, Jacquie, Rohlf, Vanessa, Hayward, Andrea and Bennett, Pauleen (2023). The impact of lethal, enforcement-centred cat management on human wellbeing: exploring lived experiences of cat carers affected by cat culling at the Port of Newcastle. Animals, 13 (2) 271, 271. doi: 10.3390/ani13020271
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Predictors of professional quality of life in veterinary professionals
Rohlf, Vanessa I., Scotney, Rebekah, Monaghan, Holly and Bennett, Pauleen (2021). Predictors of professional quality of life in veterinary professionals. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 49 (3), 372-381. doi: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0144
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Compassion fatigue in people who care for animals: an investigation of risk and protective factors
Monaghan, Holly, Rohlf, Vanessa, Scotney, Rebekah and Bennett, Pauleen (2020). Compassion fatigue in people who care for animals: an investigation of risk and protective factors. Traumatology. doi: 10.1037/trm0000246
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Scotney, Rebekah L., McLaughlin, Deidre and Keates, Helen L. (2019). An investigation of the prevalence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout in those working in animal-related occupations using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) Scale. The Veterinary Nurse, 10 (5), 276-284. doi: 10.12968/vetn.2019.10.5.276
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Requirements for systematic reviews - respond
Scotney, Rebekah (2016). Requirements for systematic reviews - respond. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 248 (2), 145-145. doi: 10.2460/javma.248.2.144
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Scotney, Rebekah (2016). The authors respond:. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 248 (2), 144-146.
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Scotney, Rebekah L., McLaughlin, Deirdre and Keates, Helen L. (2015). A systematic review of the effects of euthanasia and occupational stress in personnel working with animals in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and biomedical research facilities. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 247 (10), 1121-1130. doi: 10.2460/javma.247.10.1121
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Environmental enrichment in veterinary practice
Scotney, Rebekah L. (2010). Environmental enrichment in veterinary practice. The Veterinary Nurse, 1 (3), 140-149. doi: 10.12968/vetn.2010.1.3.140
Other Outputs
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Occupational Stress & Compassion Fatigue: The effects on workers in animal-related occupations
Scotney, Rebekah (2017). Occupational Stress & Compassion Fatigue: The effects on workers in animal-related occupations. PhD Thesis, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.502
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Exploring the impacts on animal and human welfare and wellbeing in the Queensland Racehorse Industry: a OneWelfare approach
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Exploring the use of employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary clinics
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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An exploration of adult survivors of childhood experiences of trauma: A retrospective study of the impact of companion animals.
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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