Faculty development with integration of low stress pet handling techniques into a veterinary school curriculum

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. As low stress pet handling methods become more mainstream and expected by pet owners, there is a need for skilled instructors teaching these methods in veterinary medical and veterinary technical curricula. This paper describes the integration of practical techniques for low stress pet handling into a veterinary school curriculum. As this represents a shift in pet handling philosophy, faculty consensus-building, continuing education, and integration of new skills is emphasized.