Fear-Free Care

Do visits to the vet send your pet into a tizzy? Are you tired of having to battle with your furry family member just to ensure he or she stays healthy?

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, according to a recent study, 37% of dog owners and 58% of cat owners say their pets hate going to the vet. At Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital, our goal is to make visits to the vet a positive, fear-free experience for everyone.

We begin by deliberately reducing and/or eliminating many of the factors that can make an animal feel uneasy. This includes everything from making our clinic smell more pleasant to limiting the time pets wait in the reception area. Our staff includes Fear Free-certified and trained professionals, and we apply these techniques throughout your pet’s visit to create a low-stress, comfortable experience. We also practice gentle handling techniques, which help calm nervous animals so we can gradually earn their trust.

We’ll also work with you to help reduce the feelings of fear often associated with vet visits that may be triggered at home. For instance, we can provide recommendations on things like getting your cat used to the carrier and making car rides a positive experience.

We always encourage bringing your companion in every so often just to say ‘hello’. This gives us the chance to create positive, happy interactions that can replace past negative experiences.

At Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital, our goal is to make visits to the vet something that your pet not only tolerates, but actually looks forward to. If you’ve had negative experiences in the past or have a pet that struggles with vet visit anxiety, get in touch. We can develop a customized strategy to help you and your pet overcome those feelings of fear once and for all.