Author Profile
Dr. Jacqui Victor, BVSc MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
Last updated December 2023
Dr Jacqui is one of Pet Circle's in house veterinarians and content writers. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2011 and has worked in various small animal practices around Melbourne, joining the Pet Circle team in 2020. Dr Jacqui loves witnessing the human-animal bond, and feels privileged that she is in a profession which allows her to make a difference to so many people and their loved ones.
Dr Jacqui has a special interest in Feline Medicine, and attained her Membership Qualification in Feline Medicine with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in 2022. Dr Jacqui is a member of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Academy of Feline Practitioners, a community of veterinarians with post-graduate qualifications who are dedicated to improving veterinary care for all cats. She is passionate about Feline Stress and Anxiety, and enjoys educating owners about how to implement easy strategies around the home to help your feline friends feel more secure.
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Dr. Jacqui's Pets
Dr Jacqui is the proud parent of Jasper, a gorgeous tabby and white cat. He is an only child and enjoys being the most spoilt member of the family! He was adopted whilst she was completing her undergraduate veterinary studies, and has remained her constant source of motivation throughout her career.
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At Pet Circle
History: Dr Jacqui joined the Pet Circle veterinary team in 2020. She finds it such a rewarding experience as it allows veterinarians the unique opportunity to really spend the time communicating with owners to help them care for their pets in the best way possible. Dr Jacqui is available to answer your pet questions via our Vet Pet Plan service and also writes informative pet care content for our website. Dr Jacqui enjoys the balance between working at Pet Circle and also working hands-on in clinic so she still gets some cuddles from her patients!
Dr Jacqui loves keeping up to date with the latest in veterinary medicine, and is constantly completing further education and regularly attends interstate conferences (mostly cat-related!) to ensure she is always providing the very best care to all of her patients.
Jacqui's boy, Jasper
Jacqui's Top Recommended Products
"I can't recommend Feliway enough as it has helped improve the welfare of so many of my feline patients! Feliway is a synthetic form of the natural feline facial pheromone which cats use to mark an area as 'safe', providing them with a sense of security and helping to reduce anxiety."
"My indoor cat absolutely loves this window bed! It allows him to relax in the sun and has become part of his daily routine now. It's ideal for the cat that has everything!"
"Cats are often more subtle in displaying signs of arthritis compared to dogs, so we can't forget that arthritis can affect them too! Green Lipped Mussel helps to reduce inflammation and pain in the joints, and these capsules can even be easily opened and sprinkled onto food for the fussier felines."
Smartcat Combination Scratcher
"Providing a cat friendly home for your feline friend is so important, and this combination scratcher certainly helps to improve environmental enrichment. It can be tailored to your cat's requests as it can be used either horizontally or mounted vertically!"
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Want to read our vet team's advice? Check out our Discover Page for tips on keeping your pets happy and healthy.