“Compassionate care is only sustainable when we include the people providing it.”
Lis Conarton MSW, LSW, LVT, VTS (Phys Rehab)
Our Services
Leadership & Team Consultations
My consultations focus on strengthening team dynamics, improving communication, and supporting sustainable workplace culture within veterinary organizations.
By combining expertise in veterinary medicine and social work, I provide structured guidance to help leaders and teams address challenges, align expectations, and implement practical solutions that support both performance and wellbeing.
Speaking Engagements and
In Clinic Workshop Topics
Well-Being in Veterinary Medicine
Psychological Safety & Communication Training
Culture Development Workshops
Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Debriefing
Retention & Growth Strategy Design
Discussion & Didactic Learning: Communicating Pain Management with Clients
Effective pain management is not only clinical—it is relational.
We explore the complexities of client communication, particularly when recommendations are met with hesitation or resistance. Rather than viewing these responses as non-compliance, we look more closely at the underlying factors influencing decision-making, including fear, uncertainty, financial stress, and emotional attachment.
I’ve spent over two decades in veterinary medicine, with advanced training in physical rehabilitation, pain management, and organizational culture. As a Veterinary Technician Specialist and Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, my work has always been rooted in caring—for patients, clients, and the teams supporting them.
Over time, I saw more clearly the challenges impacting our profession: burnout, workforce strain, and the emotional weight carried by veterinary professionals. That awareness led me to expand my path and earn a Master of Social Work, focusing on the intersection of veterinary medicine and human wellbeing.
Today, I partner with veterinary teams, leaders, and organizations to build psychologically safe, collaborative, and sustainable workplaces—where your patients, people and practices can thrive.
Lis’ Approach
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