Sedation Isn't Surrender: Why Fear-free Starts Before the Exam Room | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Dec 1, 2025

Episode Description

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Drs. Erica Thiel, Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets, and Jennifer Merlo, CVBMC, Elite FFCP-V. VP, Veterinary Affairs, Fear Free LLC about the use of the game-changing pre-visit pharmaceuticals to enhance emotional safety for pets and veterinary professionals. We often feel guilty about sedating animals. Let’s reframe it: compassionate care starts with reducing fear, not fighting through it.

Sponsored By: IndeVets
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