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AHELP Project - Animal Hospice Veterinary Partnership, Partners to the Bridge Coaching

ANIMAL HOSPICE VETERINARY PARTNERSHIP

Bringing Whole-Family Support, Better Patient Outcomes, and Team Resilience to General Practice Clinics

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Your Clients Need More Than Medical Care for Their Pet


Does this sound familiar?

The 20-Minute Appointment That Becomes an Hour

Mrs. Lawson is crying. Her senior Lab mix is declining, and she has a long list of questions. You want to help—but your next appointment started five minutes ago.

👉 You run 40 minutes over, and there’s no way to bill for the extra time.

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Does this sound familiar?

The Fourth Follow-Up Call This Week

Carlos is anxious. His father’s cat is in hospice care—even though the plan hasn’t changed, he keeps calling to be reassured.

👉 Your tech is answering calls, your front desk is overwhelmed, and you’re falling behind.

Does this sound familiar?

The Front Desk Freeze

A longtime client leans in and asks, “How will I know when it’s time?” Your receptionist freezes—unsure if this is a clinical or emotional question, and how to respond without making it worse.

👉 Meanwhile, the phone’s ringing, and the waiting room is filling.

Does this sound familiar?

The Aftermath of an Euthanasia Appointment

The room is quiet after the procedure. No one knows what to say, and the team feels raw—but another patient is waiting.

👉 Grief stays unspoken. Emotional burnout builds.

These moments are common.

These moments are human.

These moments quietly drain your team, compassion fatigue and turnover increase.

 


 

If these issues aren’t rectified, client satisfaction is jeopardized, patients are lost, and loyalty to your practice diminishes.

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YOU NEED PET CAREGIVER SUPPORT

How AHELP Can Help

The Animal Hospice Veterinary Partnership is an integrated solution developed by the Animal Hospice, End of Life, and Palliative Care Project, or AHELP Project, to support families and veterinary teams—especially during the emotionally complex moments of end-of-life care. It provides structured caregiver coaching, communication training for staff, and cohesive team integration—designed to fit seamlessly into everyday general practice.

WHEN ANIMAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT IS STRUCTURE AND SHARED:

  • Clients make clearer, earlier decisions.
    • They feel better and are happier with your clinic.
  • Caregiving clients better adhere to your care plan.
    • Quality of life and patient outcomes improve.
  • Staff members develop resilience and effectively confront emotional challenges.
    • Team morale and engagement result.
  • Your practice regains time, focus, and efficiency.
    • Staff retention follows.
  • Families stay loyal to your practice.
    • They return with their next pet.

Set Yourself Apart Through a Unique Practice Service

The AHELP Veterinary Partnership keeps patients and families within the primary veterinary practice, improving continuity of care, enhancing client loyalty, and reducing staff burnout. Backed by 12+ years of field-tested coaching and a growing network of mentored professionals, the program is uniquely positioned for scalable, high-impact delivery.

You already care deeply. We help you structure that care into something sustainable—for your clients, your patients, and your team.

Ready to reclaim time, retain clients, and revitalize your team?

HOW DO WE DO IT?

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For a limited time only

Accepting Clinics at an Introductory Rate

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This program is an expansion of our Partners to the Bridge Coaching, a division of AHELP Project