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Skill Set: Approaching Euthanasia, w/ Dr. Melanie Bowden


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End of life discussions can be a difficult subject to broach, especially as a new grad. In this episode I talk with Dr. Melanie Bowden about the storytelling skills new grads can use when approaching their first euthanasia.
What you'll hear in this episode:
-the importance of setting expectations 
-how to prepare the environment
-how to communicate empathy through body language and tone of voice
-the beauty of the client - veterinarian bond
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