RACE APPROVED FOR VET TECHS & VETS (1.0 CE HOURS)
Suicide: Protecting Veterinary Teams
(RACE 1.0 Hours)
Suicidality is a significant public‑health challenge with disproportionately high risk in the veterinary profession. This evidence‑informed lecture reviews scope and occupational drivers, current theories and neurobiology of suicide, and innovations in prevention. Participants will leave with practical, person‑centred strategies and workplace-level initiatives to reduce risk and build safer, more supportive clinics and communities.
RACE 1.0 Hours for Vet Techs & Vets
RACE Program #: 20-1388472
RACE Provider #: 50-36598
RACE Category: Non-Medical
Meet the Instructor
Cat Walker, RVN, AMDRAS, LLB, Grad Dip (Legal Practice), BA(Hons)(International Studies), Cert IV VN
With extensive experience spanning clinical practice and practice management, Cat has successfully owned and managed both general practice and emergency hospitals. She is a published author on clinical communication for veterinary professionals and is currently completing her Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience, further deepening her expertise in mental health and neuroscience.
Cat is the founding director of a veterinary complaints outsourcing and consulting service, partnering with clinics to implement comprehensive strategies aimed at reducing client conflict and complaints. She empowers veterinary teams to improve patient outcomes and team wellbeing by navigating conflict effectively—using evidence-based strategies rooted in conflict theory, neuroscience, and mental health frameworks.
Drawing from her background in performing arts, Cat's speaking style is interactive, engaging, and highly professional. Her practical presentations equip delegates with actionable tools that can be immediately applied within their work environments, fostering a positive change in both communication and conflict management.
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