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Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices report 22% fewer workplace injuries and 52% fewer liability claims based on a five-year analysis (2020–2024)
Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices report 22% fewer workplace injuries and 52% fewer liability claims based on a five-year analysis (2020–2024)

These findings highlight a broader connection between patient experience and team safety. When pets are calmer and handling is more thoughtful, the risk of injury decreases, workflows become more predictable, and teams can operate with greater confidence.

 

While Fear Free has long been associated with improving the patient experience, this data suggests its impact extends further - influencing the safety, efficiency, and resilience of the entire practice.

Section titled ‘Why This Matters’ explaining that fewer injuries and reduced liability in veterinary practices can lower costs, reduce staffing disruptions, and support a more sustainable work environment
Section titled ‘Why This Matters’ explaining that fewer injuries and reduced liability in veterinary practices can lower costs, reduce staffing disruptions, and support a more sustainable work environment
Section titled ‘What’s Inside’ outlining three parts of the white paper: five-year injury data across 82 U.S. veterinary practices, breakdown of injury categories, and practical implications for cost, staffing, and resilience
Section titled ‘What’s Inside’ outlining three parts of the white paper: five-year injury data across 82 U.S. veterinary practices, breakdown of injury categories, and practical implications for cost, staffing, and resilience

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