I help vet practices grow by training & hiring leaders who get the job done. Founder of The Veterinary Leadership Academy. VMX Practice Management Speaker Of The Year winner in 2019 & 2024. Team GB Triathlete.
My book, So You're a Vet Now What has an entire chapter on the subject of death. I felt like it was essential for two reasons. Number one, it’s a big deal for a pet owner to have their pet euthanized and number two, it’s a big deal for you, as a veterinarian, to do it. There’s an awful lot of emotional baggage that goes with the act of euthanasia including angst, upset, and trauma to the owner of the pet. #soyoureavetnowwhat #syav #veterinarybook #veterinarian #vetlife
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1yI share your sentiments, both as someone who has had to have their furry family member euthanized, and having worked as a Palliative Care nurse for 12 years. I am currently writing a memoir on those twelve years, so difficult sharing the stories of those who suffered, some intolerably. It's only those who have been there, who can really understand the impact it also has on you...and also accepting the limitations on your ability to 'fix the situation'. It ultimately proved to be a seque into VAD. You have to not focus on the inevitable loss, but on your compassion at alleviating suffering 🐾😔