Dr. Adam Christman discusses the importance of Fear Free, including why the concept hit home for him. He delves into ways he integrates Fear Free into his care for pets, including little wins that build loyalty in both person and pet in wanting to come back to the practice.


Dr. Adam Christman's Bio:
Dr. Christman is the Chief Veterinary Officer for dvm360® and the Fetch Veterinary Conferences, the country’s leading veterinary multimedia company.  He a proud dachshund dad to 4 and has been in private practice for 18 years and does relief work to stay sharp.  Dr. Christman is passionate about educating pet owners through his social media channels with over 1.5 million followers on his platforms.  Featured on TV, podcasts and radio shows, Dr. Christman enjoys elevating veterinary medicine through these media channels.  He is the co-author of “Honey Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide to Dogs with IVDD” and has written a textbook chapter for “Veterinary Practice Management.”.   Christman is the 2023 VMX Speaker of the Year in Practice Management, Bright Mind’s Veterinary Influencer of the Year and the 2023 recipient of the William Switzer Distinguished Alumni Award.  He is honored to be this year’s commencement speaker for his alma mater, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.