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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.
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.
Zoonotic diseases are a critical concern in environments where close contact between animals and humans is common, such as veterinary clinics and boarding facilities. With a wide range of bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections to consider, understanding how these diseases spread and how to prevent them is crucial for safeguarding the health of both people and animals.
Join us for a webinar with Sami Engle Price, MS, PHR, CVPM, CPACO, CCFP, as we explore common zoonotic diseases, how they spread, and key prevention strategies to protect both animals and people. You’ll also learn how to manage outbreaks effectively and minimize risks in high-exposure environments.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), commonly known as “”Kennel Cough,”” is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect dogs in various environments, including veterinary clinics and dog boarding facilities. With its many causes and transmission methods, it’s important to stay informed on prevention strategies, hygiene practices, and early detection to minimize outbreaks and ensure the health of both dogs and staff.
Join us for a webinar with Sami Engle Price, MS, PHR, CVPM, CPACO, CCFP, as we dive into CIRDC, exploring its causes, symptoms, and transmission, as well as effective prevention and control measures to implement in high-risk environments.
Emotional wellbeing is essential to overall health for both the animals we care for and ourselves. Supporting our own mental and emotional health helps prevent burnout and compassion fatigue, allowing us to be more present, effective, and compassionate in our roles as pet professionals and and caregivers.
Join us for a webinar with Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, as we explore the importance of stress management, social connection, and a positive mindset. We’ll discuss how these elements influence personal wellbeing and help create calmer, more supportive environments for the pets around us.
Physical wellbeing is the foundation for showing up as our best selves—both for the animals in our care and for each other. Just as we prioritize comfort and health for pets, it’s vital to extend that same level of care to ourselves to maintain energy, focus, and emotional resilience in veterinary and pet care environments.
Join us for a webinar with Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, as we explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and their role in supporting wellbeing. We’ll focus on the core behaviors of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep, and how they influence not only our physical health but the quality of care we provide to pets every day.