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Ettinger’s Tips From the Trenches (Part 3): Scent, Sight, and More in the Exam Room

July 1, 2017 Blog

In this three-part series, Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger—who quite literally wrote the (very heavy) book on veterinary internal medicine (Textbook…Read More

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From Cancer Graduations to High Fives—How Celebrating Success Can Build Culture (VIDEO)

June 26, 2017 Blog

When cancer patients in care end their treatment after radiation or chemotherapy, Dr. Ogilvie and his staff come together as…Read More

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Ettinger’s Tips from the Trenches (Part 2): The Power of Treats

June 21, 2017 Blog

In this three-part series, Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger—who quite literally wrote the (very heavy) book on veterinary internal medicine (Textbook…Read More

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Calm Collaborations: Chin Rest Tips from a Trainer (VIDEO)

June 19, 2017 Blog

Since the beginning of her training career, Laura Monaco Torelli has strived to encourage willing participation from animals during veterinary…Read More

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Hiring With Heart

June 15, 2017 Blog

“Hire big hearts. Train big minds.” That’s the hiring advice given by Fear Free-certified oncology specialist Dr. Gregory K. Ogilvie,…Read More

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Putting It to Practice: Why I Choose Fear Free

June 13, 2017 Blog

During my seven years as an RVT, I have worked at small-animal practices and farm sanctuaries and volunteered with various…Read More

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Ettinger’s Tips from the Trenches (Part 1): Fear Free Client Engagement

June 3, 2017 Blog

“Fear Free, it’s what it’s all about. This is why we practice veterinary medicine; this is why clients come back;…Read More

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Providing Cats with a Proper “Purrspective”

May 31, 2017 Blog

Do you have feline patients who hate visiting the veterinarian? Take note: it’s time to change their purrrrspective about visiting…Read More

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Fear Free Renewal – Are you asking the right question?

May 22, 2017 Blog

It’s the beginning of the month; I am opening several days of mail for my veterinary practice. I have a…Read More

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Are you a student that wants to do well, by doing good? For free?

May 9, 2017 Blog

You wanted to become a veterinarian because you loved animals and wanted to help them. Lucky you, you got accepted…Read More

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The Most Important Question We Aren’t Asking

March 3, 2017 Blog

If we asked a client, “what are you doing for environmental enrichment?” the likely response would be, “what?” And that’s…Read More

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Dr. Marty Becker and Mikkel Becker on the horrifying ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ abuse footage

January 20, 2017 Blog

As a veterinarian and trainer, respectively, both with a lifetime commitment to equally honoring the physical and emotional well-being of…Read More

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