Moral Distress and Behavioral Euthanasia in Vet Med | Episode 93 | Reviving Vet Med

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011463/fa...) Behavioral euthanasia is one of the most emotionally complex and least supported aspects of veterinary medicine. It sits at the intersection of medical ethics, human safety, and the human-animal bond, often leaving veterinary teams grappling with moral injury. In this episode, we’re joined by Valerie Bogie, an animal trainer and Veterinary Social Worker, to discuss how we can better support both the pet owners and the professionals providing the care. Drawing from her 20 years of experience and her work as the Director of Human Support Services at Insight Animal Behavior Services, Valerie explores how behavior science and social work principles can protect our mental health. We discuss the "Pain Connection", the fact that up to 80% of behavior cases have an underlying medical cause, and how a thorough workup can provide the "why" that alleviates a team’s moral distress. We also dive into the "Person-in-Environment" framework to help mitigate judgment and burnout, and the practicalities of "Emotional CPR" for teams after a heavy case. Valerie also shares insights into the "invisible labor" clients perform before reaching a crisis point and how a supportive, non-judgmental response from the veterinary team can shape a professional’s own sense of identity. This conversation offers an essential perspective for anyone in veterinary medicine who wants to navigate behavioral loss with more compassion, less shame, and a stronger commitment to team longevity. Watch the Video Version of this Episode    • Moral Distress and Behavioral Euthanasia i...   Resources Connect with Valerie Bogie on social media: www.instagram.com/valerie_bogie (  / valerie_bogie  ) , www.facebook.com/valeriebogievsw (  / valeriebogievsw  ) , www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-bogie/ (  / valerie-bogie  )   Visit Valerie’s website: https://linktr.ee/valeriebogievsw  Valerie’s additional resources: https://revivingvetmed.com/wp-content... Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote See how Scribenote works: https://www.scribenote.com?utm_campai... Book a Demo: https://calendly.com/d/4zm-dsr-wfh/sc... Start with a Free 14-Day Trial Today: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/regis... Newsletter For more practical pointers and tangible tips related to veterinary mental health and wellbeing, subscribe to our e-newsletter: https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/pag... Online Resources To access Reviving Veterinary Medicine’s free resources including handouts, posters, meditations, and quizzes, please visit: https://revivingvetmed.com/resources  Questions, Suggestions, or Sponsorship Opportunities Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Thank you to our sponsor Scribenote (https://www.scribenote.com) The first AI-powered veterinary SOAP creator that builds accurate medical records effortlessly. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011463/su...)