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“Providing Fear Free care in a busy practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It starts with simple, actionable steps that make a big difference for patients, clients, and your team.

Join Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), LSHC-S, Elite FFCP-V, for a one-hour webinar as she shares five easy ways to implement Fear Free strategies in your practice. These approaches not only enhance patient care but also help bring skeptics on board.”

Handling fearful animals in the clinic can be stressful but with the right strategies, veterinary professionals can stay safe, confident, and compassionate. Learning to assess risk, set up your space for safety, and use handling tools effectively makes all the difference for both staff and patients.

Join Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, CCBC, FFCP-V, and Michael Shikashio CDBC, FFCP-T, for a practical, case-based session where they share hands-on techniques, real-life examples, and tips for building trust through food and positive interactions.

Pre-visit medications can transform a stressful appointment into a smooth, Fear Free experience—but only if clients understand and accept them. Communicating the “why” behind these tools can sometimes feel challenging, even for seasoned teams. Join us for a practical, case-based session with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta as she shares communication strategies, empathy-driven approaches, and ready-to-use scripts that build trust and support client compliance.

In Fear Free veterinary care, reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) isn’t just about treats and gentle handling—it also means recognizing when sedation is the kindest choice. From radiographs to grooming, procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) can enhance safety, reduce FAS, and create a better experience for everyone involved.
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Join us for a webinar with Kate Lafferty, BFA, RLAT, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), FFCP-V, for a deep dive into sedation strategies that support both patient comfort and team success. This webinar is ideal for veterinary professionals looking to strengthen their sedation protocols while upholding Fear Free principles.