Dr Aileen Pypers is the owners of Pets at Play Veterinary Behaviour Consultancy in the Western Cape which receives referrals from veterinarians and behaviourists throughout South Africa. 

Aileen graduated as a veterinarian in 2010 from the University of Pretoria, and completed an honors level module in clinical behaviour medicine in 2013. She also has a Diploma in Higher Education from Stellenbosch University (2018) and Postgraduate Diploma in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law through Edinburgh University (2023). 

She has served on animal welfare and behaviour committees of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA), and currently serves on the management committee of the Cart Horse Protection Association. 

Aileen does consulting work for Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Humane World for Animals. She has also served as an expert witness on several dog bite legal cases, and advises on dog behaviour for several animal welfare organisations. 

Aileen has a passion for teaching and has spoken on behavioural medicine and animal welfare topics at multiple conferences and CPD events. She has also done guest lectures on animal welfare, behaviour and One Health at the Universities of Pretoria and Stellenbosch.