Ellen M. Lindell, VMD, DACVB, is owner of Veterinary Behavior Consultations, based in New York and Connecticut. Her clinical interests include promoting the well-being of patients when veterinary treatment is required and helping veterinarians recognize early signs of behavioral illness. A graduate of University of Pennsylvania, she lectures at national and regional conferences and is a member of Veterinary Information Network’s consultant team. She completed a residency at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.