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Often, practices face two common challenges in providing additional behavior support. Some mention that their staff lacks the extra time to guide clients through behavior modification techniques, while others express a gap in the necessary knowledge. While hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant might not be practical for many hospitals, utilizing their expertise on an as-needed basis can provide an additional layer of support within your hospital network. This approach meets the needs of clients without necessitating external referrals, thereby reducing stress on existing staff and keeping revenue in your practice. Even if “behavior” isn’t explicitly listed as a service on your website, it can now become a valuable addition to your offerings.
Educational Presentations
Melissa is a nationally recognized speaker in the field of veterinary behavior and animal training. She is a Fear Free approved speaker and is considered to be a subject matter expert in her field. Melissa is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge and enjoys working with groups both large and small.
Available Speaking Opportunities include:
- Lunch and Learn (remote and in person)
- On-site full-day training sessions
- Animal Handling wet lab and hands-on workshops
- Animal Behavior, Training and Veterinary Conferences
Individual Employee Support opportunities
If your practice is transitioning to prioritize patient well-being, reduce stress, and alleviate fear, and you would assistance with direct support for any team member who is facing challenges with this change or team members simply learning new skills we offer mentorship, hands-on training, and one-on-one coaching to provide tailored support.
If your practice is transitioning to prioritize patient well-being, reduce stress, and alleviate fear, and you would assistance with direct support for any team member who is facing challenges with this change or team members simply learning new skills we offer mentorship, hands-on training, and one-on-one coaching to provide tailored support. Specific items include:
- Support medical team members with identifying quality behavior content, available certifications, and continued education opportunities.
- Design a program for onboarding medical team members that outlines animal handling and care expectations. This program will be used to introduce them to the behavioral expectations of the company.
- Consult with team supervisors to develop behavior-based performance improvement measures for team members who require additional guidance when reading animal body language, restraint, and compassionate and safe handling techniques.
- Coach hospital team members on having behavioral conversations with clients, how they may be giving passive advice, and show clients the value in behavior recommendations, including consultations and products.
- Develop and mentor medical team members to become behavioral advocates within their practice to provide additional on-the-floor support for all team members.
- Instruct veterinary team members to perform and teach a variety of animal activities using the principles of Fear Free and Cooperative Care, including but not limited to animal husbandry, medical treatments, biological sample collection, and history collection.
These services are available individually and are provided on an hourly, contract basis. Please contact us directly to discuss pricing. All services are available nationally and are not exclusive to Michigan
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Virtual Behavior Technician in your practice
Engaging Directly with Clients at DVM’s Request – Melissa provides behavior modification services as an extension of your practice. Upon a doctor’s diagnosis and client support request, Melissa collaborates remotely with the client to implement enrichment, and socialization recommendations, and address various concerns such as house soiling, separation anxiety, destruction, scratching, noise phobias, fear related to veterinary visits, generalized anxiety, and fear, pre-adoption pet counseling, welcoming new additions home (babies and pets), new puppy/kitten success, cooperative care training, and more.
- Engaging Directly with Clients at DVM’s Request – Melissa provides behavior modification services as an extension of your practice. Upon a doctor’s diagnosis and client support request, Melissa collaborates remotely with the client to implement enrichment, and socialization recommendations, and address various concerns such as house soiling, separation anxiety, destruction, scratching, noise phobias, fear related to veterinary visits, generalized anxiety, and fear, pre-adoption pet counseling, welcoming new additions home (babies and pets), new puppy/kitten success, cooperative care training, and more. Throughout this process, the hospital’s autonomy is maintained, with the service being conducted remotely on behalf of your practice and no mention of On Location Animal Training and Consulting. Payment for services and the client relationship remain with your practice.
- Collaborative planning is available to support hospitals that are being newly built or remodeled to include more behaviorally conscious decisions, including flooring, the configuration of exam rooms, lobby, entryway, treatment area, scale placement and housing locations.
- Design SOPs relevant to hospital procedures and educate medical team members to carry out duties according to protocols and applicable SOPs.
- Writing /editing behavior-based handouts for internal use.
- Support the marketing team by writing/editing behavior-based content for hospitals’ email blasts, websites, social media, and as well as adding behavior elements to appointment reminders.
- Build and/or maintain a partnership with Fear Free® by acting as a liaison between their company and yours. Support membership programs and encourage team buy-in for individual or hospital certification.
- Build and/ or maintain partnerships with Low Stress Handling® and Cat Friendly Practice® or similar organizations and encourage, then maintain a staff discount program.
- Provide written and hands-on training in Low Stress and Fear Free handling and animal training techniques to use within your network.
- Ensure all training content, local trainer recommendations, and activities are in alignment with company culture, mission, and vision and represent accurate science-based behavioral care.
- Supporting hospitals to develop individualized and strategic behavioral success plans to reach long-term goals.
Behavior services for professionals are available in-person, virtually, and remotely. Our offerings extend beyond Michigan and are not exclusive to veterinary practices or professionals. Daycare, grooming, boarding, and training facilities can also request these services. For personalized discussions on your specific needs and pricing details, please reach out to Melissa directly.
These services are available individually and are provided on an hourly, contract basis. Please contact us directly to discuss pricing. All services are available nationally and are not exclusive to Michigan
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Service Dog Groups
A Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant plays a crucial advisory role in supporting service dog organizations in multiple facets. From the initial stages, Melissa may assist in the selection process by assessing and identifying dogs with ideal temperaments for service work. She may also design and execute comprehensive puppy socialization programs, ensuring that the dogs adapt well to diverse environments and develop essential social skills.
A Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant plays a crucial advisory role in supporting service dog organizations in multiple facets. From the initial stages, Melissa may assist in the selection process by assessing and identifying dogs with ideal temperaments for service work. She may also design and execute comprehensive puppy socialization programs, ensuring that the dogs adapt well to diverse environments and develop essential social skills.
For dogs encountering behavioral challenges, the consultant tailors individualized behavior modification plans, addressing issues such as anxiety or fear that may impact their performance. In the realm of public access training, the consultant aids in crafting programs that enable service dogs to maintain focus and composure in various settings.
In moments of difficulty, the consultant provides problem-solving expertise, ensuring effective strategies for behavioral challenges. Implementing stress reduction strategies, they safeguard the mental well-being of service dogs, contributing significantly to their longevity and overall effectiveness in fulfilling their vital service roles.
These services are available individually and are provided on an hourly, contract basis. Please contact us directly to discuss pricing. All services are available nationally and are not exclusive to Michigan
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Breeders
A Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant serves as a valuable advisor to breeders during the pivotal pre-whelp stages, offering guidance for enhanced breeding practices that positively influence each puppy’s future as a companion. Recognizing the significant impact of environmental factors on canine behavior, the consultant collaborates with breeders to create optimal conditions before and after a litter is born.
A Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant serves as a valuable advisor to breeders during the pivotal pre-whelp stages, offering guidance for enhanced breeding practices that positively influence each puppy’s future as a companion. Recognizing the significant impact of environmental factors on canine behavior, the consultant collaborates with breeders to create optimal conditions before and after a litter is born.
Paying special attention to hand-reared, orphaned, rejected, or Caesarean-born puppies, the consultant addresses potential behavioral issues linked to anxiety and stress. Early stages of behavioral development involve crucial milestones, including interactions with littermates, learning canine body language, bite inhibition, and adapting to a social group. Additionally, successful interactions with other species, exposure to diverse stimuli, and positive reinforcement contribute to a well-rounded behavioral foundation.
By leveraging their expertise, the Veterinary Technician Behavior Consultant empowers breeders to create enriching environments that foster positive experiences, ensuring puppies grow into well-adjusted, confident adults fit for the role of cherished pets.
These services are available individually and are provided on an hourly, contract basis. Please contact us directly to discuss pricing. All services are available nationally and are not exclusive to Michigan
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ContacT
First things first, send me a message with your contact information, and a brief description of the services you are interested in. I will get back to you as soon as I am able, and we can schedule a consultation meeting.
Meet Melissa
Once you have contacted me, we will schedule an in-person, or virtual consultation meeting where I will share with you which services I feel will be the most beneficial to you and your animal.
Schedule a Date!
After our consultation meeting, we will get training scheduled! Depending on the length & scope of training services required, we can schedule a single session, or multiple sessions that work with your schedule.
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At On Location Animal Training and Consulting we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of pets and their caretakers. Contact us today to help get started on a path to improved behavior.
Contact us to get started on your behavioral success journey.
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(586) 524-4787
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