Learning Library
Build skills that open doors. Explore practical training created to make veterinary care more affordable and accessible in your community. You can access all courses by becoming a member or click on the course tile to review and sign-up to enroll in individual course.
5-Minute Virtual Discussions of Current Research in Access to Veterinary Care
The first paper in this series is FREE for all to review and discuss. Check it out! Join the Open Door Collective to access the remaining 11 papers and discussions in the series. Together we learn to critically read the scientific literature.
A Spectrum of Care Approach to Canine Heartworm Disease
Explore a spectrum of evidence-based ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cases of canine heartworm disease and increase access to veterinary care for more client-patient pairs. One hour of RACE approved continuing education credit available. (1 RACE CE Hour)
A Spectrum of Care Approach to Canine Uroliths
Spend less than 1 hour exploring a spectrum of evidence-based ways you can diagnose and manage cases of canine uroliths to increase access to veterinary care.
A Spectrum of Care Approach to Treating Canine Parvovirus
Spend less than 1 hour exploring a spectrum of evidence-based ways to treat cases of canine parvovirus and increase access to veterinary care.
Address Transportation Barriers to Increase Access to Veterinary Care
Take 15 minutes or less to explore ways to address transportation barriers that limit bonded families from accessing veterinary care.
Approaching Potential Animal Cruelty Through a Lens of Spectrum of Care
Spend less than 1 hour exploring how to prevent or respond to suspected animal cruelty. Practicing with a spectrum of care approach is one way to ensure that families can accept and follow through with needed veterinary care so pets do not suffer.
Collective Learning community
A place to connect with members of the Open Door Collective. Our Community keeps you informed of upcoming live and virtual events and the latest news about supporting pets, people, and practitioners to access care.
Financial Triage for Veterinary Practices
This course is intended for everyone on the veterinary care team. Practitioners who prefer to earn 3 RACE-approved CE hours should enroll on VetFolio: https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/financial-triage-for-veterinary-practices
Open Door Glossary of Access to Veterinary Care Terminology
Unlock the emerging field of increasing access to veterinary care with our comprehensive glossary! This digital download defines key terms and points you to the literature that documents their usage in animal welfare.
Patient-Specific Care for Veterinary Medicine (1 RACE CE Hour Pending)
Meet the standard of care by offering a spectrum of medical care and payment options that address cost, choice, and convenience barriers faced by client-patient pairs. This 1-hour course is intended for everyone on the veterinary care team.
Relationship-Centered Communication
Learn relationship-centered communication skills for engaging in meaningful dialogue with your clients so you can overcome their barriers, decrease your moral distress, and increase access to veterinary care. This course is for everyone on the team.
SOAP Workflow for Patient-Specific Care
Incorporate a SOAP medical record-keeping system into your PIMS that supports the entire veterinary care team to document offering a spectrum of care and payment options for every client encounter. This approach promotes meeting the standard of care.
The Veterinarian of Record Relationship
Explore how to establish and maintain a successful veterinarian of record relationship (VORR) between a licensed veterinarian and an animal welfare organization (AWO) for the benefit of shelter animals and both partners. 1 RACE CE hour available.
Veterinary Voucher Program Toolkit – Free
Get started helping pets and their families in your community access care with our FREE Veterinary Voucher Program Toolkit! Discover tips to overcome cost barriers and learn from successful programs in your community.