Veterinary Practice Certification Programs
Practice Like You’ve Always Dreamed
Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification represents a dedication to the highest standard of care and quality for all patients. By integrating these principles into every element of a practice, from workflow and client communication to business operations and patient care, veterinary practices guarantee an unparalleled experience for the staff, every animal, and each pet owner who walks through the doors.

Why become a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice?
As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, you will:
- Create a culture that attracts qualified candidates and fosters team member satisfaction and retention
- Experience fewer workplace injuries and boost staff morale
- Increase client compliance to allow for more thorough diagnostics and higher quality medicine
- Provide top-tier veterinary care in an environment that prioritizes the emotional wellbeing of the patients as well as the staff and clients
Veterinary Practice Certification Programs
Begin your path to becoming a certified veterinary practice by choosing the type of veterinary care provided below. Each program has unique standards and process steps which align with the type of care provided. If you are unsure what program to enroll in, please schedule a meeting with us to discuss.
General Practice
Veterinary Practice Certification Program – General Practice
This program is designed for brick & mortar general practices providing wellness, preventative and general veterinary care. This program can also be expanded to include high volume spay & neuter practices.
ER/Urgent Care
Veterinary Practice Certification Program – ER & Urgent Care
This program is designed for practices focusing on emergency and/or urgent care. Fear Free understands that this type of veterinary care requires unique thought when it comes to implementing Fear Free techniques. As with all certification standards, these standards have been developed with a specific set of advisors versed in emergency and urgent care veterinary medicine.
House Call
Veterinary Practice Certification Program – House Call
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Pricing
Membership enrollment and annual membership renewal is based on the number of FTE (full-time equivalent) veterinarians on staff and includes practice program-specific memberships for all staff members.
Corporate pricing may be available. Contact certifyme@fearfree.com for more information.
General Practice Pricing
Number of FTE Veterinarians
This cost includes memberships for all staff including part-time, seasonal, and relief staff. This practice-level membership will renew annually based on the number of full-time equivalent veterinarians on staff at the time of renewal.
Triennial Recertification
Every three (3) years, your practice will complete a recertification process in which your team will update any previously submitted documents, provide any new standard operating procedure (SOPs), and provide recorded patient visits for review.
ER & Urgent Care Pricing
Number of FTE Veterinarians
This cost includes memberships for all staff including part-time, seasonal, and relief staff. This practice-level membership will renew annually based on the number of full-time equivalent veterinarians on staff at the time of renewal.
Triennial Recertification
Every three (3) years, your practice will complete a recertification process in which your team will update any previously submitted documents, provide any new standard operating procedure (SOPs), and provide recorded patient visits for review.
Resources & White Papers
- The Path to Fear Free Practice Certification
- Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice Standards
- Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification Process Overview
- The Positive Impact of Fear Free Certification in Veterinary Practices (2024)
- The Continual Business Growth of Fear Free of Certified Practices (2024)
- Fear Free: The Long-Term Benefits for Pets, People & the Profession (2024)
- Animal Arts Fear Free Hospital Design Guide
