At Animal Medical Center, we believe that a visit to the veterinarian should be as stress-free and comfortable as possible for both pets and their owners. That’s why we are proud to be part of a growing movement in veterinary medicine—one that prioritizes Fear Free care and Low Stress Handling.
Our team is specially trained in low-stress handling techniques and fear free principles, ensuring that every patient receives gentle, compassionate care tailored to their emotional and physical well-being. Fear Free veterinary care goes beyond treating illness or injury; it focuses on protecting your pet’s emotional health by minimizing anxiety and fear during every visit.
What Fear Free Veterinary Care Looks Like at AMC
If you could take a peek behind the scenes at Animal Medical Center, you’d see firsthand how dedicated we are to making your pet’s experience as calm and comfortable as possible.
What You’d See:
Plenty of treats to create positive associations.
Staff gently using low-stress handling techniques to reassure pets.
Staff using towels to gently swaddle and calm cats to safely restrain the cat for treatment or exam without stress.
The bare minimum of gentle restraint necessary for exams and procedures.
Cats housed in a quiet, separate space away from barking dogs.
Patients receiving appropriate pain management and sedation when needed.
Surgery patients recovering cozily wrapped in soft blankets, on a bed of warm air for comfort as they recover.
What You’d Hear:
Gentle, soothing voices from our team.
A calm, quiet environment with minimal loud or unpleasant noises.
Soothing music on the radio in the kennels.
Very little barking, meowing, or whining—because we work hard to keep pets feeling secure and at ease.
What You’d Smell:
Calming dog and cat pheromones in the air (though only your pets will notice them!).
A clean, pleasant environment designed for comfort.
Keeping Pets Safe, Calm, and Comfortable
Every pet who walks through our doors deserves to feel safe, calm, and comfortable. Our commitment to Fear Free care means that we do everything in our power to ensure positive, low-stress veterinary visits for your furry family members.
If your pet is nervous about vet visits, we can offer additional strategies to help. Ask us about pre-visit calming techniques, Fear Free travel tips, and medications that can help reduce stress before their appointment.
Because at AMC, your pet’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. And that’s the way veterinary care should be.
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