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Dr Anne Fawcett

Dr Anne Fawcett


Lecturer, Professional Practice

Room 3, B03 Gatekeeper’s Lodge
Faculty of Veterinary Science
The University of Sydney, NSW 2006
Ph: +61 2 9351 2454
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Qualifications

BA (Hons) BSc(Vet) (Hons) BVSc(Hons) CMAVA
Registered to practice in New South Wales and Northern Territory.

Teaching Areas

Teaching and Research Interests

Dr Fawcett is interested in all aspects of small animal practice, in particular general practice, veterinary ethics, small animal husbandry, evidence-based medicine and the human animal bond.

In addition to teaching at the University, she is currently employed as a small animal clinician in private practice.

Contribution to the Profession and the Community

  • Founding member of the Human Animal Research Network (HARN)
  • Volunteer for AMRRIC (Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities)
  • Volunteer for at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the Royal Agricultural Society.
  • Journalist for The Veterinarian Magazine.
  • Contributor, The Sydney Morning Herald.
  • Book reviewer, Journal of Small Animal Practice.

In addition, Dr Fawcett has contributed to range of general publications within Australia (The Dogs and Puppies Annual, The Cats and Kittens Annual) and overseas (Critters USA, Rabbits USA) aimed at educating pet owners about the health and wellbeing of their animals.
She has given lectures to organisations and interest groups including RSPCA New South Wales and staff at Taronga Zoo about the husbandry of pocket pets.

Selected Peer-reviewed Publications

Fawcett A., Fyfe J. and Malik R. Non-tuberculous cutaneous granulomas in dogs and cats (canine leproid granuloma and feline leprosy syndrome) Current Veterinary Therapy XV. In press.
Fawcett A. and Phillips A. Clinical Snapshot: A Poodle with a Facial Lesion. Compendium. In press.

Worthing K.A., Wigney D.I., Dhand N.K., Fawcett A., McDonagh P., Malik R. and Norris J.M (2012) Risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis in Australian cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Available online 7 March 2012.

Phillips A., Fawcett A., Allan G., Wilkinson M., Fraser D. and Malik R. (2011) Vitamin-D dependent non-type 1, non-type 2 rickets in a 3-month-old Cornish Rex kitten. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 13:526-531.

Fawcett A. (2011) Management of husbandry-related problems in guinea pigs. In Practice 33:163-171.

Fawcett A. and Baguley J. (2011) Everyday Ethics: social media menace. In Practice 33:190-191.

Fawcett A., Phillips A and Malik R. (2010) Hypoglycaemia and acute hepatic failure associated with xylitol ingestion in a Staffordshire-terrier cross. Australian Veterinary Practitioner 40:142-147.

Fawcett A., Phillips A. and Billson M. (2010) Ocular haemangiosarcoma in a Husky. Compendium: Continuing Education for Veterinarians. September 2010, E1-E2.
Fawcett A. (2010) Everyday Ethics: the wrong vaccine. In Practice 32:214-215.

Fawcett A. (2010) Everyday Ethics: insulin overdose. In Practice 32:270-271.

Malik R., Ward M.P., Seavers A., Fawcett A., Bell E., Govendir M. and Page S.W. (2010) Permethrin spot-on intoxication of cats: Literature review and survey of veterinary practitioners in Australia. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 12:5-14.

Fawcett A. (2009) Everyday Ethics: too much information. In Practice 31:266-267.

Fawcett A., Phillips A., Sullivan N. and Allen G. (2009) Segmental uterine aplasia with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a mixed breed cat. Australian Veterinary Practitioner 39(1):31-33.

Fawcett A. and Phillips A. (2009) The curious case of the cat with the munchies (extended letter). A. Compendium of Veterinary Continuing Education, January 2009 p25.

Fawcett A. and Kelman M. (2008) Amitraz toxicity in a dog following ingestion of amitraz-impregnated collar. Australian Veterinary Practitioner 38(4): 142-145.

McGreevy P.D., Thomson P.C., Pride C., Fawcett A., Grassi T. and Jones, B. (2008) Overweight or obese cats presented to Australian veterinary practices: risk factors and prevalence. Australian Veterinary Practitioner 38(3)-98-107.

McGreevy P.D., Thomson P.C., Pride C., Fawcett A., Grassi T. and Jones B. (2005) Prevalence of obesity in dogs examined by Australian veterinary practices and the risk factors involved. The Veterinary Record, 156, 695-702.