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Fear Free
Fear Free Practices are changing the way veterinarians provide veterinary care. There is an innate fear of bringing pets to the veterinarian, even if it is just for a routine check-up. Fear can cause stress and even trauma for both your pet and our staff and that is the opposite effect we want your pet to experience while at our veterinary center. Our goal is to make your pet excited for their visit to our office and have them feeling like our exam rooms are their home away from home.
We begin this process by listening to you and your pet. Discussing what experiences and history you have together, such as if they were adopted or how they react when you leave them at home alone. Our focus is on building trust through a personalized experience for you and your pet. These techniques may include distracting them with treats when they are getting their vaccines or sitting on the floor until they are comfortable in this new environment. At the end of the day we want to make all your visits fear free for both your pet and you.
Our Veterinarians are Certified in provided Fear Free care which allows them to stay up to date on Fear Free recommendations and practices. In addition, our staff are fully trained on Fear Free techniques and procedures to make sure that everyone who interacts with your pet will be providing the best stress-free care possible. Our Fear Free Certification is renewed on an annual basis to keep the certification active and to maintain access to resources which ultimately help you and your pet.
In addition, the Fear Free education and training gives us resources to educate you on the best way to provide a fear free environment at home. Some of these resources focus on positive-reinforcement training techniques while other look at the benefits of home enrichment practices. We are here to help you navigate the best methods to keep your pet physically, mentally, and emotionally happy both inside and outside our veterinary center
Feline Practitioner
At the Bushwick Veterinary Center, we are not in a rush to get your cat treated. We want to take the time to get to know them and build a relationship of trust. We understand that your cat may take a little more time to get adjusted to our new environment and the last thing we want to do is rush them. Our focus is on your cat.
As a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) we focus on creating a cat-friendly practice in order to make your cat’s experience at our veterinary center as stress-free as possible. The AAFP provides feline-focused practice guidelines for our veterinarians and staff to provide the highest standards of care for your feline family members. These guidelines are evidence-based and include opinions from panels of experts to provide the best recommendations. Within these guidelines, they cover topics about feline anesthesia to behavior and feline-friendly handling
The AAFP also created the Cat Friendly Practice Program which focuses on increasing the number of veterinary clinics and centers providing stress-free care for their feline patients and caregivers. This two-fold approach works with cat caregivers and veterinary professionals. Cat caregivers at our veterinary center have experience in providing a cat-friendly environment, from our waiting room to our exam rooms, your cat’s comfortability is our focus. In addition, they are trained to understand cat behavior and practice techniques to use in order to reduce stress during your cat’s visit. Our Veterinarians are educated on the best medical practices to provide the most optimal care for your cat and are constantly improving their feline knowledge.
Here at the Bushwick Veterinary Center, we have created a feline-friendly environment with our cat-focused waiting and exam rooms and have the appropriate equipment to diagnose and treat your feline family member. We understand how to approach and handle cats as well as provide a gentle, empathetic, and caring examination. Our hospitalization area is bar-less and provides a clear glass front, so your cat is always visible. In each kennel, we have direct lighting and provide, soft clean bedding, as well as “safe-havens†for our cat friends that need a place to hide and relax.
Unlike most veterinary clinics we are not in a rush to get your cat treated. We want to take the time to get to know them and build a relationship of trust. We understand that your cat may take a little more time to get adjusted to our new environment and the last thing we want to do is rush them. Our focus is on your cat.
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Highest Quality of Care for Your Pets
At Bushwick Veterinary Center, we understand that your pets are family, and we’re committed to treating them as such. Our exceptional veterinary care goes beyond industry standards, combining advanced medicine with a compassionate, individualized approach. We build trust and friendship with your pet to ensure each visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. From tailored examinations to gentle vaccinations, our goal is to make every experience positive for both you and your pet.
Our state-of-the-art, paperless facility is designed to enhance comfort and convenience. With separate lobbies for cats and dogs, we create a calm environment from the moment you arrive. Our skilled veterinarians use cutting-edge technology and fear-free techniques in dedicated dog and cat exam rooms, ensuring the highest quality of care for your animal. Whether it’s a wellness check-up or advanced diagnostics, we are here to support the bond you share with your beloved companion.
