- Virbac becomes Human-Animal Bond Certified across North America
- Certification focuses on improving pet-owner relationships in veterinary care
- Nearly 250 employees completed training within the first month
- Program developed by HABRI and NAVC to support better clinical communication
- Training helps veterinary teams improve client interactions and care outcomes
Virbac has been officially recognized as a Human-Animal Bond Certified company, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen the connection between pets, owners, and veterinary teams.
Focus on the Pet-Owner Relationship
The certification, developed by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), is designed to help veterinary professionals better understand and apply the benefits of the human-animal bond in clinical practice.
This includes improving communication with pet owners, supporting stronger relationships, and helping guide more effective care decisions—especially during challenging conversations.
Company-Wide Training Rollout
Virbac has implemented the certification program across its North American operations, including teams in both the U.S. and Canada.
In the first 30 days alone, nearly 250 employees completed the training, with plans to expand participation further. Early feedback from employees has been positive, signaling strong internal engagement with the initiative.
Supporting Veterinary Teams and Patient Care
The certification program, launched in 2018, provides science-based education on how the human-animal bond impacts both pet and human health.
By applying these principles in practice, veterinary teams can build stronger client relationships, improve trust, and ultimately support better outcomes for pets. More than 1,300 veterinary professionals have completed the program to date.
Expanding Industry Leadership
With this certification, Virbac is positioning the human-animal bond as a core part of its strategy—going beyond products to focus on the broader role pets play in human well-being.
The company’s expanded partnership with HABRI reflects a growing industry emphasis on integrating emotional and behavioral aspects of care into everyday veterinary medicine.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
