Training, Teaching, and Consultations for Veterinary Professionals
Whether it is in-person, hands-on, on the go training on a case by case basis, informal, didactic discussion-based teaching, wet labs, formal lectures, or webinars, we can meet any practice where they are and enable maximum potential to care for exotic patients. From handling and restraint to triage and CPCR, husbandry and venipuncture to monitoring and anesthesia, our professional support can be tailored to meet the needs of each practice. Danielle has been an integral part of training and mentoring over forty specialty interns and is keenly aware that education and training surrounding exotics is lacking – lagging behind the need to provide said care. Through this partnership and support, you ensure quality training and expertise with minimal disruption to busy schedules. We are able to bridge the gap for hospitals and clinicians that hope to improve the level of skill and the standard of care provided for exotic species or offer additional guidance if a practice is just introducing exotics services.
Integrated Husbandry & Care Consultations
Consultation Options:
- DVM Consultation: In these cases the clinician will be the main point of contact and an in-depth case report will be generated by The Other Pets based on the information provided through the portal request or email. This will be emailed to the veterinarian for them to use internally and disseminate to the client as they see fit. A same-day video or phone consultation option can be made available for more urgent cases to discuss husbandry, differentials, and treatment options at DVM discretion.
- Direct Pet Owner Consultation: In these cases we will reach out to the client directly, via the email address provided through the portal request or email (DVM or other staff CC’d) to initiate the consultation, communicating with the clinician separately, PRN, to be sure that we are on the same page and fully supporting your medical recommendations. This route offers the most relief from the clinical workload – removing the burden of ongoing husbandry discussions and follow-up.
How The Integrated Consult Works
1. Submit the Case
Share the patient or client information through our portal request or by email so we can review the case.
2. Choose Your Path
Select a DVM Consultation, where an in-depth case report is emailed directly to you, or a Direct Pet Owner Consultation, where we contact your client directly and keep you CC’d throughout.
3. We Follow Through
Consults available ahead of an appointment and/or as a follow-up
Same-Day Consultation for Veterinarians
If you have a patient in-hospital that can’t wait for a lengthy, in-depth husbandry consult, book a same-day consult to better inform your plan, decisions, and discussions with owners.
Venomous Safety Course:
Whether you are in a veterinary practice that sees reptiles and would like to expand your service to include venomous species, in a wildlife rescue or field research position where you’re likely to encounter venomous snakes and would like to hone your skills, or in a wholesale/retail business that includes the sale of “hots”, we’ve got you covered. With over 20 years of blemish-free venomous snake handling in both wild and captive settings, Chris is an invaluable resource for anyone to whom these skills would be a life-saving asset. Our course comes to you and covers hooking, tonging, tubing, and bagging venomous snakes using safe ambassador species whose behaviour and morphology are in-line with their venomous counterparts to give you one on one, hands-on experience. This lab is available to small groups to allow for personalized instruction and guidance and to afford one on one time with each participant to ensure competence with each learned technique.
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Remote or On-Site Husbandry & Care Consultations for Pet Stores & Private Zoos
With a combined half a century studying exotic animals in the wild and caring for them in captivity, maintaining rigorous AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) standards, we stand ready to help you and your staff meet the needs of your facility by helping to develop a trained team of passionate experts and to implement a practical plan that upholds husbandry standards that factor in natural history, biology, and the latest research.
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What Veterinary Professionals Are Saying
“Danielle and Chris’s knowledge of the habitats and natural behaviors of so many unique species has been a real asset. They are my go-to reptile and amphibian people!”
– Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DVM, ABVP Avian
“Any veterinary clinic looking to improve their exotic animal knowledge and experience should absolutely utilize The Other Pets’ training services to build a more confident and competent team.”
– Dr. Callie Rich, DVM
“What makes Danielle so unique is her detailed understanding of each species’ natural habitat, behaviors, and dietary requirements… I highly recommend and feel confident in her abilities.”
– Dr. Hannah Attarian, DVM, ABVP Avian
Professional Inquiry Form
Tell us about your practice and how we can help integrate exotic pet care support.
Starting a New Practice or Building an Exotics Service within a Practice?
We can help! Whether it is input on space design, optimal equipment for outfitting said space, drygood supply lists, lab recommendations, or service and pricing structuring, we have the experience and resources to walk through the process with you and to help carry the weight of your new endeavor!
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