Fear Free for Relief Vets

Course Overview

This one-hour course is for Fear Free Certified veterinarians considering relief work and relief vets considering Fear Free certification—both of which have an opportunity to positively impact the profession but also face unique challenges. Throughout this course, you will learn how to practice Fear Free as a relief vet and address different types of communication unique to this role. In addition to bringing Fear Free to general relief practice, we’ll also cover some of the situations you may encounter in emergency or shelter relief practice. You’ll also learn tips for identifying compassionate clinics who share your Fear Free philosophy.

This course contains nine short lessons:

Lesson 1: The Benefits of Being a Fear Free Relief Vet

Lesson 2: Challenges in Fear Free Relief Practice

Lesson 3: The Fear Free Relief Vet Toolkit

Lesson 4: How Self and Situational Awareness Support Fear Free

Lesson 5: How to Be a Fear Free Leader

Lesson 6: Communicating Fear Free

Lesson 7: Special Considerations for ER and Shelter Practice

Lesson 8: Passing on Fear Free After Your Shift

Lesson 9: How to Find Clinics with a Like-Minded Fear Free Culture

This course was written by Julie Liu, DVM, and Cindy Trice, DVM and is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE.