Veterinary Professional Training
Veterinary Professional Training
Mel Bocchichio

Welcome to Veterinary Professional Training

An education and support resource center for growing veterinary professionals.

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ON DEMAND COURSES

Whether you're looking for technical training for an individual or team, now you can access a multitude of content when it is convenient for you.  We've created tons of handouts, infographics, and other educational resources for your busy veterinary practice.   This is a great resource for the busy Veterinary Practice Manager or Team Leader.   Create an account to access all the good stuff! 


Courses are available a la cart or you may Join the Veterinary Team Leadership Group to access bundled recorded webinar and workshops on various topics including:

Radiology Safety Review 

Radiographic Technique

Anesthesia & Recovery Basics

Hands-free Radiography

Exploration of Compassion Fatigue

Creating a Supportive Micro-Culture


Each course contains accompanying handouts and resources to support your whole team!  


RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING FOR VETERINARY X-RAY OPERATORS

A COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION COURSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE VETERINARY INDUSTRY

THIS COURSE MEETS REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN OAR 333.

VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING is a licensed vendor with the OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Have your staff radiograph ready through this informative and practical course specifically designed for veterinary professionals.

This self-paced online course provides immediate certification.

This one time certification carries throughout one's career with no need for renewal.

If you are a practice manager interested in getting an employee certified, create the account under the student's name.  For compliance purposes, I need to track who has successfully completed this course.  Please do not set the account up under the clinic.  


Highly Qualified Educator, Meet Mel.

We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. That is why we are passionate about making learning fun!  

Our primary educator, Mel Bocchichio, CVT, CCFP, M.S. has 28 years of experience in Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Medicine as well as a passion for & history of supporting veterinary professionals by inspiring continued learning and growth.  Mel has spent the past decade creating and sharing content for technician development and support.  

Mel created this space, not only to provide educational content for budding veterinary team members, but also to support other qualified, experienced veterinary professionals in sharing their specific knowledge & skills set.  She has a vision of a vibrant online community and storehouse of educational content with a variety of contributors.  


TEAM SUPPORT & COACHING

Compassion Fatigue Coaching

Whatever your role is in the veterinary setting, whether a doctor, nurse, assistant, client service, or administration, we can all experience the emotional & spiritual strain as a result of the work we do helping others.  Compassion fatigue can result when we have experienced vicarious traumatization and burnout from our work.  If left unchecked it can wreak havoc on our physical and emotional health, preventing us from being effective caregivers.  My goal is to bring light to this highly important topic and give you the tools to become your most resilient self, so you can continue to go out there and provide the best patient care.


1:1 & Group Coaching Programs

Access private or small group coaching programs and receive on-going support in the Mighty Network Community.  In addition to Monthly Compassion Fatigue Support Calls, participants can access a library of self-care tips & techniques, emotional & psychological supports, and personal guidance by joining the coaching groups.  

The Burnout To Brilliance Program is a group coaching program aimed at moving burned out veterinary professionals into a more vibrant, aligned, and brilliant state of being.  This is an intimate group experience of transformation that will leave you feeling capable, confident, and caring.  

1:1 Coaching is available in a 3 month or 6 month package and can begin anytime you are ready!