Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into academia to advocate for skills-based training. Her role as founding faculty at Midwestern University between 2014-2017 introduced her to the Calgary-Cambridge model. This framework gave her a solid foundation for teaching clinical communication skills that she ultimately incorporated into a 27-event standardized client communication curriculum. She is currently on faculty at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, where she plans to further develop the key content areas of clinical and professional skills.