Students' Readiness for Professional Communication in Veterinary Education: The Path to Dialogue

This article examines the role of communication in the professional practice of veterinarians. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, the study identifies key challenges and issues that students encounter at the early stages of clinical practice. The findings reveal that the lack of targeted training leads to the reproduction of ineffective communication models, which negatively impacts the quality of veterinary care. The article underscores the need to revise educational programs to incorporate practice-oriented courses on professional communication.