The Human-Animal Bond: Insights for Veterinary and Pet Care Professionals
Delivering Difficult News
Stephanie Langston, PhD
In their day-to-day work veterinary and pet care professionals often have to deliver difficult news to their clients (pet owners). In this segment counseling psychologist - Stephanie Langston, PhD - discusses the topic of delivering difficult news or information to pet owners, and the steps that these professionals can take to facilitate effective conversations so that everyone involved can have their needs met and move forward in a grounded and helpful way.
Approved for 0.5 hour of CE credit by AAVSB RACE, NY State and NJVMA.
Approved for CEU credit for animal behavior consultants by CCPDT.
Running time: 36 mins
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Understanding and Overcoming Client Economic Limitations
Wendy Hauser, DVM
Our ability to help pets stay healthy depends on our skills in effectively partnering with clients. We need to be aware of not only the financial costs owners incur in caring for their pets, but also the emotional consequences that caregivers of ill animals experience.
In this 4-part series Dr. Wendy Hauser examines how animal care providers can understand and use the techniques discussed to manage client financial expectations and overcome economic limitations.
Earn up to 1 hour of AAVSB RACE, NY State and NJVMA-approved CE credit.
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Behavior Problems in Pets and the Impact on the Human-Animal Bond
Emma K. Grigg, MA, PhD, CAAB
Behavior problems in companion animals are among the primary reasons for relinquishment of pets to shelters and they commonly lead to euthanasia of pets. It has been suggested that euthanasia for behavior problems occurs more commonly than for all medical reasons combined, and that behavior problems are the leading killer of pets.
In this 4-part series Dr. Emma Grigg, PhD, CAAB discusses the impact of pet behavior problems on pet owners as well as the human-animal bond. She shares tips for discussing animal behavior with owners, communicating about different types of training methods, options for dealing with pets with severe behavior problems including euthanasia, and how to support and help clients cope with the decision to euthanize a pet as a means for dealing with severe behavior problems.
Earn up to 1.75 hours of AAVSB RACE, NY State and NJVMA-approved CE credit.
Approved for CEU credit for animal behavior consultants by CCPDT.
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End-of-Life Communication, Care, Death, and Dying
Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV
In this 4-part series Certified Hospice and Palliative Care veterinarian Dr. Cherie Buisson shares some essentials for having discussions about end-of-life care, death, and dying with pet owners.
Earn up to 1.75 hours of AAVSB RACE, NY State and NJVMA-approved CE credit.
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Euthanasia: Protecting and Preserving the Bond
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP
Euthanasia is one of the most common procedures performed in companion animal practice.
In this 3-part series Dr. Kathleen Cooney guides veterinary and pet care professionals in how to assist pet owners with decision making for euthanasia, determine and align with their needs, and ensure a good euthanasia experience for all involved. Discussion includes how to prepare and set the stage for a peaceful passing and best support families.
Earn up to 1.5 hours of AAVSB RACE, NY State and NJVMA-approved CE credit.
