Fear Free® Expands Reach with the Launch of Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Certification
Summary
The new certification program bridges the gap between routine care and urgent or emergent scenarios, offering veterinary teams the training and resources necessary to implement Fear Free techniques in high-pressure environments. This includes specialized protocols for triage, treatment, client communication, and staff workflows to ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of pets and their caregivers during emergencies. "Since 2018, weve been able to reduce FAS in Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices by training every team member on our standards," said TD Steward, Director, Growth Strategies. "With the launch of this program, were giving ER and Urgent Care practices an opportunity to adopt these standards in critical situations. Veterinary professionals attending VMX 2025 are invited to visit the Fear Free team at booth #2126 to learn more about this groundbreaking program.