Taming Vet Anxiety: How to Keep Your Pet Calm Before, During, and After the Visit

A trip to the vet can be a nerve-wracking experience for both pets and their owners. Some pets may become anxious at the sight of their carrier, while others start trembling the moment they step into the clinic. Fortunately, there are several strategies pet parents can use to reduce stress and make vet visits a more positive experience for their furry friends. Here are some practical ways to keep your pet calm before, during, and after their appointment.

Before the Visit

Acclimate Your Pet to the Carrier – If your pet associates their carrier with negative experiences, try leaving it out in a familiar space with a cozy blanket and treats inside. Gradually encourage them to explore and relax in it.
Practice Car Rides – If your pet gets anxious in the car, take them on short, positive rides to build familiarity. Pair these trips with treats and praise.
Schedule Wisely – Choose a time for the vet visit when your pet is typically calm. Avoid peak hours if your pet is easily overwhelmed by other animals.
Bring Comfort Items – A favorite toy, blanket, or even an item with your scent can provide reassurance.

During the Visit

Stay Relaxed – Pets often pick up on their owner’s emotions. Speak to them in a calm and soothing voice to reassure them.
Use a Secure, Comfortable Carrier – Keep small pets in a well-ventilated carrier to give them a sense of security.
Distract with Treats and Toys – Bring your pet’s favorite treats to reinforce positive behavior and reward their calmness.
Ask for Assistance – Let the vet staff know if your pet is anxious; they can use gentle handling techniques to help ease their stress.

After the Visit

Provide a Calm Environment – Allow your pet to relax in a quiet, familiar space after the visit.
Offer a Special Reward – Give them their favorite treat or engage in their preferred activity to create a positive association with the vet trip.
Monitor for Signs of Continued Stress – If your pet remains anxious, give them time to decompress, and consult with your vet if needed.
Practice Positive Reinforcement – Regularly handling your pet’s paws, ears, and mouth at home can help them become more comfortable with vet exams over time.

Schedule Your Pet's Stress-Free Visit Today!

If your pet struggles with vet anxiety, reach out Liberty Animal Clinic for additional advice and support. With the right preparation and approach, we can help ensure every visit is a calm and stress-free experience for your pet. Visit our office in Hinesville, Georgia, or call (912) 205-5400 to book an appointment today.

Associate Veterinarian

Do you dream of a place where you have the freedom to deliver care to pets the way you feel is best? Are you searching for a practice that will give you the opportunity to have room to practice the way you want to and lead the team? Are you a motivated, driven Veterinarian that wants to make a difference in the lives of the pets you treat and the staff you work with? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Liberty Animal Clinic is privately owned and the newest addition to the Liberty Family of Vet & Pet Care facilities. We are proud to carry-forward the legacy this clinic has built serving the community for more than forty-years. We focus on wellness services and preventative care for small animals. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to serving our loyal client base without the added stress of working after-hours or emergencies. We offer an incredible benefits package and believe in fostering an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance.

Our animal clinic is located in Hinesville, GA. Hinesville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Southeast Georgia and home to Fort Stewart. Located approximately 45 minutes from Savannah and the Golden Isles, this area offers the unlimited outdoor recreational activities of the Lowcountry at your fingertips as well as being close to the historic Old South cultural vibe of Savannah, GA. From SCAD historic buildings & architectural tours, a foodie paradise with music and food festivals, to art exhibits and Civil War re-enactments, Savannah brims with all kinds of events to excite and entertain!

A Day in Life of our Associate Veterinarian

Lead the medical team and guide the clinic medical caseload daily as the primary Veterinarian
Offer support, advice, and training to our marvelous team members
Enjoy your opportunity to interact with our clients and focus on them and their four-legged fur baby
Diagnose, treat and manage a variety of small animal cases, focusing on wellness & preventative care
Perform routine and elective surgeries at your comfort level
Direct your team of superstars to make your life easier as a Doctor
Communicate with clients about their fur babies medical care and communicate with our sister Hospital with referring cases needing involved medical care or surgeries
A fun and supportive workplace are super important to our culture and growth, we believe you can make them even better!
Recognize a team member’s super performance (we like public praise – donuts and coffee are great too!)

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) required
Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of Georgia required
DEA license or the ability to obtain
USDA Accreditation or the ability to obtain
Prefer 2-5 years experience as an associate veterinarian, but we encourage confident new or recent graduates to apply
Ability to work 3 to 4 days per week and two Saturdays per month

What the ideal candidate will offer

You are looking for more than just a generous compensation plan and bonus structure (we have those too!)
A passion for being a team player and flexing your veterinary muscles along with wearing your leadership hat.
A committed learner and teacher, ready and willing to help their team, and also learn from an amazing practice owner with over 15 years of experience as a Vet, 8 of those years as a practice owner.
You enjoy challenges and opportunities to improve quality and function of work.
You are motivated and driven with a high focus on attention to detail

What's In It For You?

What's in it for you?

No emergency or after-hour requirements
Simple referral of cases needing surgery or hospitalization to our sister Hospital in the same town
Opportunity for career advancement and Medical Director positions in our Company
Partnership or ownership opportunities and the ability to learn from a seasoned Multi practice owner Veterinarian
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
Continuing Education Allowance & Dedicated CE PTO Days
Generous amount of Paid Time Off
ALL Veterinary Association Dues & Licenses paid
Deep Employee Discounts & Membership incentives

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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COVID-19 Status Update

In order to protect the safety of our team, our Doctors, and our clients, we will be instituting changes to our client protocol in order to continue to provide services to our community’s pets. We are requesting that pet owners DO NOT enter our building. We will remain open for drop off and curbside service ONLY. Prescription refills will require a 24-hour notice. Payment for physical examination, diagnostics, treatments, and medications will be taken over the phone. We will continue to see all pets as necessary however, we will be rescheduling all previously scheduled ELECTIVE PROCEDURES and no longer be scheduling ELECTIVE PROCEDURES in order to conserve medical supplies. Please be patient as we institute these changes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (912) 205-5400 with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank You,
Liberty Animal Clinic

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