{"id":4957,"date":"2020-03-06T09:39:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T14:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=4957"},"modified":"2022-02-01T21:01:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:01:07","slug":"building-meaningful-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/personal-professional-development\/building-meaningful-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Meaningful Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A<\/span><span class=\"s2\">s <\/span><span class=\"s4\">a veterinary technician,<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">I feel so<\/span> incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to turn my lifelong love of animals into a career that provides countless opportunities to learn and grow. While my goal, like many other veterinary professionals, is to help as many pets as possible, that isn\u2019t possible without also making meaningful connections with clients.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>From the Field<\/b> shares insights from <span class=\"s1\"><b>Banfield Pet Hospital<\/b><\/span> veterinary team members. Drawing from the nationwide practice\u2019s extensive research, as well as findings from its electronic veterinary medical records database and more than 8 million annual pet visits, this column is intended to explore topics and spark conversations relevant to veterinary practices that ultimately help create a better world for pets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Client Engagement and Emotional Wellbeing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">With the passion so many of us have for the wellbeing of pets, it can be easy to overlook the benefits that can come from building connections with clients. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Working long days in a busy hospital, I quickly learned that having a deeper connection with our clients meant the difference between feeling completely wiped out and exhausted at the end of the day or fulfilled and satisfied. Instead of focusing on the number of clients and pets, I was able to focus instead on the individual people and their pets that I was able to help. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Positive feelings about assisting pets and pet owners are a central component of compassion satisfaction\u2014the opposite of compassion fatigue! Therefore, nurturing strong client relationships can have a real impact on your emotional health and wellbeing. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Making the Unexpected Easier<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Tough conversations with clients are not just the responsibility of the veterinarian. As credentialed veterinary technicians, we sometimes must give, or assist in the communication of, difficult news or advice to a pet owner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">These conversations are never easy. They are even tougher if there isn\u2019t an existing relationship or foundation of trust with the client. When pet owners feel heard, seen, and valued, I have seen firsthand how it can help set a strong foundation for the unexpected and inevitable tough situations that happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">I\u2019ll never forget one of the saddest cases of my career. It started with a visit for lameness. \u201cJolly\u201d was a gentle giant of a dog that would gladly sing to you when he was happy. He totally fit his name! He had been coming to our veterinary hospital his entire life. He and his owners were like extended family. They had noticed swelling on his front leg in addition to the limp and were really concerned. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Radiographs confirmed the veterinarian\u2019s suspected diagnosis: osteosarcoma. Treatment did not look like an option, given the advanced arthritis in his other limbs. As our team delivered the news, I remember that we cried right along with Jolly\u2019s family. I also remember their complete faith and trust that we had their pet\u2019s best interest at heart as we discussed options for his care. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">A Little Goes a Long Way<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Not every interaction will require tears! As people who are intensely dedicated to pets, we can sometimes lose sight of how our words impact our clients. A little extra effort on the communication side can go a long way with clients. Here are 4 strategies you can try implementing during client interactions to help build more meaningful and lasting bonds with pet owners. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b> Small Talk, Big Impact<\/b><br \/>\nSmall talk has the potential to be much more than just casual niceties. Too often, I go immediately to the presenting complaint. It took getting some negative feedback about my lack of bedside manner to open my eyes to the necessity of the personal connection. I started taking the first few minutes of every conversation to make it personal, and the result was better than I even expected. I not only learned so much about my clients but could also feel the difference in how my clients engaged with me; having clients make special requests to see you and seeing their face light up when you come in the room is an amazing feeling!<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:8px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b> When Talking to Clients, Ask Questions<\/b><br \/>\nThis notion might seem simple, but the right question can lead to a conversation that makes a big difference in how clients feel. I like to start with \u201cHow are things at home?\u201d It is simple and vague but gives me insight into the client\u2019s state of mind. If they respond with only patient information, I know to focus on the patient. If, on the other hand, there are more personal details and information, I know to spend a little extra time covering what is top-of-mind for them. This question is your gauge for how much small talk is needed, as the right amount is key to the client feeling heard and understood.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:8px\"><\/div> <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b> Pets Are Our Focus, but Don\u2019t Forget to Be Human<\/b><br \/>\nTo me, the most important aspect of building strong client relationships is to remember that we are all people. You don\u2019t have to leave your heart or emotions out of the treatment you provide. This might feel a little uncomfortable at first, and it requires vulnerability on your part. Let down that mask of being the \u201cperfect,\u201d emotionless veterinary professional and share yourself with clients. The honesty and empathy you share with your clients are a connection beyond what is on their pet\u2019s treatment plan. Extend that same consideration to your clients\u2014they are people too, and sometimes they run late, have bad days, or just need to talk to someone.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:8px\"><\/div> <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><b> Elevate the Veterinary Technician Role<\/b><br \/>\nWhile some of the challenges we face in elevating our role in the profession may be out of our immediate control, there are things we can do to educate pet owners regarding what a credentialed veterinary technician does. Additionally, we can <\/span>take steps to strengthen the technician-client relationship.<span class=\"s1\"> Taking the time to educate the client about the role of the veterinary technician and ensuring the understanding of the veterinarian\u2019s recommendation goes a long way to ensuring compliance and what is in the best interest of the pet. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Great strides have been made in the profession to acknowledge the incredible value veterinary technicians bring to the hospital environment, in addition to allowing us to practice at the top of our license\u2014whether it\u2019s through the efforts of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative or commitments from practices like Banfield Pet Hospital, which launched credentialed veterinary technician appointments at hundreds of its hospitals across the U.S. late last year. But there is still work to be done, particularly in helping to educate pet owners on our skills and capabilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">When we strengthen relationships with pet owners, we can better focus on what matters most\u2014keeping pets as happy and healthy as possible. As a credentialed veterinary technician, it can be extremely rewarding to know that you and the client share a mutual care and respect for one another, as well as a genuine love for pets. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the goal of most other veterinary professionals is to help as many pets as possible, that isn\u2019t possible without also making meaningful connections with clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spring-2020","column-from_the_field","clinical_topics-personal-professional-development"],"acf":{"hide_sidebar":false,"hide_sidebar_ad":false,"hide_all_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized 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