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Psychological Safety for Veterinary Teams

Psychological Safety for Veterinary Teams

Psychological safety is the most important aspect of successful teams. Our ability to feel safe to share ideas, to grow from failure, and to be honest with empathy allows our team to bypass the “interpersonal mush” that can exist otherwise. A sense of belonging, ability to be vulnerable, and strong interpersonal relationships are the initial ingredients to create this environment. We can assess psychological safety in a team using different tools. If psychological safety is lacking, we can help foster it using specific interventions, including civility and growth mindset work.

Helping Our Feline Friends Feel Fear Free with Dr. Tony Buffington

Course Overview

In this webinar course, Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, Clinical Professor at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will remind participants “who cats are” and why they are particularly prone to fear in confined situations (i.e., hospitals, shelters, homes, etc.) After defining fear and stress in cats, Dr. Buffington will explain what people can do to minimize their fear, particularly in caged contexts—including how to enrich the cat’s surroundings, both inside and outside of the cage, and how to recognize both red and green flags by “asking” the cat. Resources for training staff and where to learn more about effective environmental enrichment for cats will also be provided.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Virox

Aging Gracefully: Update on Canine and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Course Overview

In part due to the excellent veterinary care that we deliver to our patients, we are presented with more geriatric cats and dogs now than we were 10 years ago. Most of us didn’t learn much about how to recognize and treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs and cats. In this presentation, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, discusses the most up-to-date prevention strategies and treatments of CDS in dogs and cats.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE and one hour of IAABC CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Zoetis Petcare

Happier Cats and Happier Clients: Diagnosing and Treating Feline OA

Course Overview

Michael Petty, DVM, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM, covers how fear, anxiety, and stress can impact pain and vice versa, along with a team- and case-based approach to diagnosing and treating feline OA. A new treatment option, recently approved for controlling the pain associated with feline OA, is also discussed.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE. In order to obtain the CE and certificate, you must enroll in and complete the course quiz with a score of 80% or better.

Brought to you by our friends at Zoetis

Bad Breath is a Really Big Deal!

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Course Overview

One of the first things veterinarians learn is that the whole body is connected—even poor oral health can have lasting impacts on a dog’s longevity and quality of life. Fighting smelly breath before it starts by implementing (easy!) at-home dental routines can ensure your patients have more wags and fewer worries. Join Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, as he discusses the importance of canine dental care.

This course is approved for one hour of RACE CE

Brought to you by BARK

Veterinary Isolation Protocols through the Fear Free Lens with Colleen Fisher

In our recent podcast episode, Veterinary Isolation Protocols through the Fear Free Lens, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Colleen Fisher, DVM MSc. In this episode we dive into the impact of isolation on the emotional development of pediatric patients, the importance of the first fear impact period, and isolation through a Fear Free lens. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Virox.

Early Detection Advantages of Feline CKD

Early Detection Advantages of Feline CKD

Join Dr. Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline) to discuss the benefits of early detection of CKD through diagnostics and the potential for a newly emerging tool that uses oral microbiome data to help identify at-risk patients for CKD. Knowledge of risk factors and early intervention is key to treating CKD early, elevating patient care, and improving prognosis over time.

Brought to you by our friends at Basepaws

Providing Vaccines and Other Preventive Care to Shelter Animals the Fear Free Way

Providing Vaccines and Other Preventive Care to Shelter Animals the Fear Free Way

Shelter animals are already experiencing elevated fear, anxiety, and stress. Their wellness care shouldn’t add to that burden. With little to no additional time, you can provide vaccines, deworming medications, flea, tick and heartworm preventives in a Fear Free manner. Join Meghan Herron, DVM, DA to discuss how low-volume and orally administered vaccines can lead to a lower stress experience.

Brought to you by our friends at Elanco

The Big Benefits of Fear Free for Feline Patients – Client Handout

As you know, vaccines are incredibly important for our feline friends. But how do we ensure they are free from fear, anxiety, and stress? With Fear Free and our friends at Elanco, of course! In this handout you will find ways that cats are having better vaccine experiences and what experts are saying about Fear Free.

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