The veterinary clinic can be a stressful environment for many of our patients, and any resulting fear and anxiety can have long-lasting impacts on their emotional and physical wellbeing, and can compromise the safety of both owners and staff members. Creating a Calm Clinic environment is essential in conditioning a positive emotional and physical response in our patients when they visit us, which in turn facilitates a calmer and safer practice environment for owners and staff.

The Calm Clinic Academy is a comprehensive 12-month programme open to vets, vet nurses and practice managers, that will equip delegates with the skills to create positive changes within their practice, and implement a calm, stress-limiting approach to all patients.

Delegates will learn not only how to recognise when patients require emotional support, but will gain confidence in delivering support with a holistic, patient-centred approach.

The course will consist of a combination of online training programmes, case studies and assessments, and two attendance days at our Central London venue with experienced lecturer, RVN and behaviourist Charlie Wright.

There will be a final assessment to include a reflection on how the learner has found the academy and outline their future role as a Calm Clinic Ambassador in practice. During the year, delegates will have access to a closed Facebook group which will allow them to discuss cases, patients, and material. This will continue after the year should the learner successfully gain certification as a Calm Clinic Ambassador.

The next Calm Clinic Academy cohort will begin later this year. Register your interest below to be notified when it is open for applications.

Nikki McLeod

Charlie was amazing, very passionate and knowledgeable. Lots of good tips picked up, and tons of information to reflect on.

Emma James

The behaviour and emotional health of patients was so important to me, and to have a course that compacts so much information about the different areas of this field was great. From medications we can use in specific patient cases to how we can help care givers with certain behavioural concerns. Great modules from many great contributers and the in person learning days at Central CPD were a lovely, nice relaxed setting.

Zoë Findlay

I was really impressed with how the whole day was set out and it was really nice to actually be able to attend a CPD lecture again, as it was nice to be able to meet other vets and nurses to get their views and learn how they do things in their practices.