Ever feel like something’s lost in translation at the vet’s office?

Veterinary social workers may be the solution you didn’t know existed. In this episode, Amy speaks with Emily Carveth, LCSW, to explore how these professionals support both pet parents and veterinary teams, especially in high-stress or emotional situations.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What veterinary social workers do and why they’re essential to modern pet care
• The emotional toll veterinary staff face daily, including burnout and compassion fatigue
• How you can strengthen your relationship with your vet and improve outcomes for your pets

Whether you're navigating a tough diagnosis or just want to understand your vet better, this episode is your backstage pass into the emotional heartbeat of the veterinary world.

SHOUTOUTS IN THIS EPISODE:
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital
Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Social Work Program – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

PS: You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week we bring you pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle challenges from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet advice and specific tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

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