Every canine professional has felt this at one time or another…

That quiet sinking feeling when you think, “I have no idea what’s going on.”

You take a deep breathe, wishing you had another ten minutes to run the assessment again—but you don’t.

You’ve been through the motions, undertaken a full health screen of the animal, then tested all the joints, muscles and ligaments, yet still, no hard and fast hypothesis arises.

You feel slightly numb. A bit awkward. The owner stares at you expectantly. 

I’m not talking about a dog that needs to be referred to a vet. I’m talking about the practitioner. The person who needs support but doesn’t know how to say it out loud.

We know this feeling is common. We have all felt it ourselves and we have seen it many times in students. Sometimes early on in their career. Sometimes when they’ve take a sabbatical. 

Whatever the reason, having a strong clinical assessment routine is paramount to your clinical success. And, additionally… 

A clean assessment protocol builds confidence and confidence builds trust.
When an owner trusts you, they are happy to let you treat their beloved pet.
And when you do a good job, they’ll tell every pet-loving friend they have to make a visit. 

So you see, clinical confidence isn’t just about making the right judgement call, it’s about providing your clients with the service they expect and exceeding expectation so they tell others. 

That’s why we, at AOI (and Herdwick & Goose Limited), not only support practitoners with clinical review CPD workshops (information link below), we also train practitioners in practice development and customer acquisition so they can build a business they love. 

In this way, you will build a career that feels fulfilling, enjoyable and sustainable. 

LINKS TO OUR CANINE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES:

CPD Clinical Workshops for Canine Professionals

CPD Practice Development Sign-up Page for Canine Professionals

We look forward to being your mentors and helping you grow.

Dustie & Eleanor 

AOI is a subsidiary of Herdwick & Goose Limited.

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