Miss Michelle Farrow
MRes Student
Department: Clinical Science and Services
Campus: Boltons Park
Research Centres: Clinical Investigation Centre
Michelle is currently undertaking a PhD at RVC using an action research approach to develop interventions to optimise the role of Registered Veterinary Nurses in UK small animal practice.
Michelle graduated from the University of Bristol with a BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science and Veterinary Nursing (1st Class). Following her undergraduate degree, Michelle completed a MRes at the RVC alongside clinical practice.
In 2022, Michelle was a London Vet Show '30 under 30' finalist. Michelle also won the Kennel Club's ICHA Postgraduate Student Inspiration Award.
Farrow, M., O’Neill, D.G. and Packer, R.M., 2026. To see or not to see the vet: A vignette-based study of decision-making by UK dog owners regarding seeking veterinary care for commonly presenting conditions. PLoS One, 21(1), p.e0339723.
Pound, L., Farrow, M., O'Neill, D., Deane, D.J. and Packer, R.M., 2024. ‘All I do is fight fires’: Qualitative exploration of UK veterinarians’ attitudes towards and experiences of pre-purchase consultations regarding brachycephalic dogs. Veterinary Record, 194(7),
Michelle currently acts in the following roles:
- Member of the CVS Ethics committee
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Online canine-health information sourcing by UK canine caregivers: threat or opportunity for animal welfare? (The DogWeb Survey)
The project involves an interactive survey, consisting of realistic dog health scenarios. The aim is to explore UK dog owners' decision-making around their dog's health.
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The DogWeb Survey (Complete)
People: Michelle Farrow, Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This study aims to explore whether and how online information sourcing affects the decision-making of UK canine caregivers when deciding whether to seek veterinary care for dogs exhibiting clinical signs of disease.