Skip to Main Content

Fear Free Professional Certification

At Selkirk Veterinary Hospital, members of our veterinary team are proud to be Fear Free Professionals to help ensure that every pet feels safe, relaxed and well cared for.

Request Appointment

Helping Pets Feel Safe & Loved

Fear Free is a new approach to veterinary medicine focused on reducing the stress and anxiety that a our furry companions feel during veterinary visits.

This is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, heightened stress levels alter your pet’s physiology, affecting their blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature.

Veterinarians rely on these systems to diagnose health issues. Stress can have a profound impact on these test results and more, making it difficult to know whether there is an underlying problem.

Also, many pet parents delay bringing their pet in for examinations when they sense their dog or cat has a large fear response. This protective behaviour is understandable but can jeopardize the health of your pet.

Fear Free Certified, Nelson Vet

Fear-Free Professional Certification

Our Fear-Free Certified team members have undergone extensive training on how to create a calm and welcoming environment for our patients and how to recognize when a pet is feeling fearful or anxious.

As a Fear Free Certified Professional, each member of you're veterinary team will their best to:

  • Reduce or remove anxiety triggers that can cause pets to become fearful at home, in transport, and at the veterinary hospital.
  • Help provide owners with the tools necessary to safely and comfortably transport their pets to the hospital.

How We Implement Fear Free

Fear Free principles extend throughout our hospital and we prioritize them second only to the medical care of our patients. We implement the following elements into each visit:

New Patients Welcome

Selkirk Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Trust our team to deliver the compassionate, expert care your pet needs to achieve optimal health and well-being. Book your pet's first appointment today.

Contact Us

Call (250) 352-2999 Contact