Taking your pet to the vet can be a stressful time for you both. You’re worried about your pet’s health, and they’re anxious about traveling, strange smells, and noisy waiting rooms. They might even be feeling scared because they have bad memories of going to the vet. But not all veterinary clinics are the same.
Some clinics put your pet’s comfort first, because they know that a calm pet responds better to treatment. From the moment you walk in the door, they use gestures and techniques to keep your pet calm and relieve their anxiety.
Anasazi Animal Clinic is proud to be a Fear-Free Certified vet. Here’s more about what that means and how we can help pets with fear or anxiety have a better experience.
What Does Fear-Free Certified Mean?
Everyone on our team has completed professional coursework to learn how to reduce stress, anxiety, and fear in the pets that visit our clinic.
This course includes extensive training in:
- Using gentle handling techniques
- Creating calm environments
- Avoiding unnecessary stress
- Recognizing the signs of fear and anxiety in pets
It’s all about making the experience safer and more comfortable for pets, their owners, and our staff.
Fear-Free Techniques
At Anasazi, we fully understand that pets are family. Our goal is to make your four-legged friend feel at home before they even enter our clinic. Before your first visit, our staff can give you tips to help reduce stress during transport to the clinic because a calm pet from the start sets the tone for the entire appointment.
Once you arrive, we’ll work at your pet’s pace. We use gentle handling, soft voices, treats when appropriate, and plenty of patience. Creating a calm space doesn’t just help your pet; it helps keep everyone safe and allows our team to provide the best care possible at every visit.
Compassionate Veterinary Care in Gilbert
If you’ve been looking for a clinic that puts pets first, we would love to meet you. Whether you’re in Gilbert, Mesa, or one of our neighboring communities, our fear-free approach helps make every visit calmer and more positive. It’s better for your pets, and it’s easier on you. Find out how different a Fear-Free Certified clinic can be! Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
Photo by Patrick Slade on Unsplash used with permission under the creative commons license for commercial use 12/17/2025