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|Articles|December 9, 2022
3 Must-reads from the San Diego Fetch dvm360® Conference
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
3 articles summarizing notable lectures
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Last weekend our unforgettable Fetch dvm360® Conference in San Diego, California took place. Whether you were there or couldn’t make this one, don’t worry! We have outlined 3 insightful articles recapping sessions led by our expert faculty.
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From Fear Free reimagined to the strides that can be made when veterinary behaviorists and neurologists team up—there’s something for everyone. Happy reading!
Raising the profile for more veterinary rehabilitation and sports medicine doctors : Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVA, CCMT, explained what this role entails along with the high demand for more veterinary rehabilitation and sports medicine professionals.A new take on the Fear Free concept : We often talk about Fear Free practices for pets, but what about a comfortable, safe environment for employees? Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, discusses how practice managers can implement Fear Free for staff as well.Working between the brain and the mind : Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC; and Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), described how veterinary behaviorists and neurologists can join forces to determine what kind of condition a pet is suffering from.
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