The Positive Preventive Veterinary Experience Protocol approach combines environmental changes, pain-reduction techniques, sensory distraction, and positive reinforcement to make preventive visits less stressful for pets and their owners.
|Articles|May 24, 2021
This week on dvm360: Veterinary hospital goes green, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Here's a sneak peek at this week's industry news.
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With Memorial Day just days away, we remain dedicated to providing you with the latest veterinary news right at your fingertips.
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This week we will be posting a wide variety of content including:
- An
article highlighting a Massachusetts animal hospital that recently transitioned into an environmentally-friendly facility. - An article about the rise in hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander populations and how the
Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals is making a difference. - An inspirational article about Fetch Virtual keynote speaker Brandy Duhon, DVM, who shared her heartfelt and unique journey to becoming a successful veterinarian and educator.
- And much more!
Stay tuned on dvm360.com for our most recent coverage of the veterinary industry.
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