Meet Your Instructor
Tabitha Kucera
RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP
Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.
She is the founder of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training and Co-Founder of Small-Paws. An award-winning educator and international speaker, Tabitha lectures at regional, national, and international conferences, helping animal care professionals and pet caregivers deepen their understanding of animal behavior and strengthen the human-animal bond. She is a Fear Free Certified Speaker, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, and the host of the podcast Tails from a Vet Tech.
Tabitha has held leadership positions with the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the Pet Professional Guild’s Cat Committee, and she currently serves as President-Elect for the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.In addition to working directly with clients, Tabitha consults with veterinary hospitals and animal shelters, focusing on education, implementation, and the development of practical training, behavior programs, and SOPs that improve animal welfare and team success. Her contributions have helped create comprehensive onboarding, training, and behavior resources for organizations across the industry.
Coming Soon: Small Bites
Short, focused learning designed to fit into busy schedules.
Full Courses
Comprehensive courses of three hours or more, delivered through self-directed study, live instruction, or blended learning formats. Tabitha's first course is expected to open for registration May 2026. Details will be available soon!
Additional Learning and Support
Tabitha Kucera offers mentorship and case review services to Small-Paws students who have enrolled in one of their Full Courses. To learn more or to request booking information, please contact support@small-paws.ca.
Mentorship and case review are intended for animal care professionals and are educational in nature. These services are not a substitute for veterinary or medical care and are not designed for caregivers seeking advice about their own animals.
For information about private consulting services or to book Tabitha for speaking engagements, please contact her directly through Chirrups and Chatter