Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
Calmer Pets, Safer Vets: The Power of Low-Stress Care
26 minutes Posted Dec 13, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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Hosts And Study Overview
Ellen’s Path To The Research
Identifying Clinic Stressors
Measuring Injury Outcomes
Surprising Findings On Sedation
Culture Shift And Certification
Early-Career Fears And Old Techniques
Misconceptions And Financial Impacts
Research Gaps And Future Directions
Mentors, Methods, And Training Limits
Everyday Tools: Churu And Drive-By Sedation
Clearing Up Low-Restraint Myths
Adoption Curve And Closing
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Send us Fan Mail A calmer patient isn’t just a kinder visit—it’s a safer workplace. We sit down with researchers Drs. Gene Pavlovsky and Ellen Everett to unpack new data showing that veterinary teams see decreases in bites and scratches when every staff member completes low-stress handling certification. Partial participation helped culture in pockets, but it didn’t move the needle on injuries. The lesson is clear: safety is a system, not a solo skill. We trace where stress truly starts, fro...