"Congrats to all of you that put this together.... you thoroughly handled so many pertinent topics within the challenging evolution of veterinary practice.:) Our veterinary team caregivers need to appreciate their value in remarkably difficult situations... and embrace self compassion... without a positive attitude and sense of self... the world can get very dark... and their capacity to achieve their sense of self in a positive way can get lost. They need to know: The world needs you. You are not alone. This platform needs to become part of the curriculum of all veterinary schools."
~ Brian Forsgren, DVM
Private Practice Owner
Member of UT's original Access to Veterinary Care Coalition
"As an RVT in a leadership role in a community practice, one of my biggest frustrations is the lack of clear, compassionate communication between our private practice / referring veterinarians and clients—especially when there are barriers to care. Too often, clients are left confused or ashamed, and team members feel stuck. This training outlines the soft skills that are so often missing from veterinary education - it provides language, structure, and confidence to help bridge that gap.”
~ Melina Stambolis, RVT
Lead RVT, Humane Society of Sonoma County
"Thank you so much for putting this information out there! I had no idea there were so many options to help pets and pet parents without compromising the well-being of veterinarians and their practices. I will absolutely use this knowledge after graduation, and I hope options will get even better by the time I start practicing. Thank you again!"
~ From a Veterinary Student