Fear Free Handling Essentials: Empowering Care for High FAS Patients
We know considering the pet’s emotional wellbeing and offering treats during veterinary visits is practicing good medicine. Although, when patients have moderate to high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), treats may not be enough for our furry friends. In this webinar, we will explore how veterinary practices can go beyond treats to ensure a positive emotional experience for every patient, especially those with moderate to high FAS.
This webinar will cover a comprehensive Fear Free visit approach, with thoughtful considerations for high FAS patients that benefits patient, client, and team wellbeing. Discover how to craft a tailored visit that addresses the unique needs of high FAS patients, incorporating creative details and remaining adaptable throughout the appointment. From subtle changes in approach to proactive planning, we’ll cover strategies to facilitate successful veterinary care while prioritizing patient comfort.
Sherrie Yuschak, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, Elite FFCP-V is a faculty member of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior and Training where she contributes to the curriculum and teaches several courses. She is a Practice Certification Consultant for Fear Free℠ and has collaborated on several Fear Free℠ educational modules, and certification standards, and is a member of their Speakers Bureau. Sherrie has been a Registered Veterinary Technician for over 25 years with 12 years specializing in animal behavior. Her experience encompasses general practice, academia, research, specialty practice, and consulting. Still passionate about continuing education, Sherrie frequently attends events, lectures at veterinary conferences, and publishes articles and book chapters including the Low Stress Handling book revision and American Animal Hospital Association behavior education booklets. Sherrie is also an Editorial Advisory Board member of Today’s Veterinary Nurse and a Family Paws Parent Educator contributor.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Implement tools that go beyond treats when working with moderate to high FAS patients
- Plan a comprehensive and individualized approach to each appointment for the moderate to high FAS patient
- Observe subtle changes & adapt to those changes throughout the appointment
- Engage every team member in the care plan
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