The idea behind this video comes from our undergrad
veterinary students at the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School and they shot and
directed the video themselves after completing their final year animal welfare elective
module.
Our students recognised that the veterinary clinic can
sometimes be a frightening and alarming place for our companion animals and
wanted to make a video that could highlight some simple and effective changes
to the clinic that can improve the experience for our companion animals.
Carrie Aitken, the video’s director, had this to say:
Veterinarians are sworn to protect and
uphold the welfare of animals under their care. It is easy to allow the
importance of a patient’s physical health overshadow that of their mental and
emotional wellbeing. I wanted to make this video to help us see the world
through a dogs’ point-of-view so that we may improve the welfare of our pets in
veterinary practice.
To do this I have highlighted the key areas
of a veterinary practice from the point-of-view of a dog and provided some
suggestions as to how to improve the patient experience.
I hope you enjoy the video and take a moment
to consider how the world is experienced through the eyes of our canine
companions.
It’s great to see the next generation of veterinarians
thinking about the animal’s experience in the clinic and putting animal welfare
front and centre. A big thank you to Carrie and her colleagues for sharing this
video with us, and congratulations on your graduation! We know you’ll go on to
do great things.
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