Veterinary Chaplaincy Services

This is the race you've waited your whole life to do. Behold the wonder of the no-race event... and support people who have lost a pet too.

The stages of grief are not a linear progression. They are messy. They meander. They can stick, and they can fly. There's no singular way to do it. That's why VCS talks about it as a cocktail party, and you're the host. Check in with every thought and feeling along the way because they are all important on your journey.

Are you going to the Mass VMA Spring Conference? We are! Stop by and get a swag bag including our newest sticker - perfect for a water bottle, computer, or anywhere you want to shine!

Have you heard about our FREE warm line service for pet loss? Call and Text option available! A hotline is for crisis. Our warm line service is when care is needed, but I can wait up to 48 hours for response. We respond within 24 hours to any inquiry regarding pet loss, such as: ? Difficult/terminal diagnosis ? Sudden loss ? Euthanasia ? Grief/Guilt ? Connecting to services *Please note, we are not a crisis line. Any crisis concerns should go through 911 or 988 for immediate care.

Grief is real pain that affects our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Support groups are powerful in normalizing the experience. We offer support groups on Tuesday night for the general public. We also have veterinary community only support groups on Thursday nights. For more information or to register, please email [email protected]. #YouAreNotAlone #grief #petloss

We are hosting another support group tonight for the veterinary community: hospital staff, shelter employees, and animal law enforcement. Email [email protected] for the link.

When it comes to supporting the veterinary community, our team has seen it all. Our rotating facilitators represent several facets of the greater veterinary community. The veterinary only support groups run every Thursday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Email [email protected] for more information and registration link. Kelly D., Micah Stockwell-Goering, Megan Padanyi, Sydney DeJoy, MBA

VCS is so excited to begin offering weekly online support groups to the greater veterinary community starting Thursday April 18th. click this link to sign up: https://lnkd.in/e58hR3NA The veterinary community faces unique challenges that many other people don't face, and we want to create a space where people can explore the loss of a personal pet or one that was under their care for a time. We are defining the veterinary community to those who work in veterinary hospitals, shelters, and animal law enforcement. These groups are facilitated by a chaplain, veterinary assistant, veterinarian, and SPCA/FEMA certified professional. Whatever you bring to the room, we've experienced it too. If you have questions about these support groups, please email [email protected]. #veterinarysupport #vetmedicine #grief #griefsupport #supportgroup #petloss

Our Warm Line is now available. Hot lines are for crisis situations; warm lines support needs that are able to wait up to 24 hours. If we are unavailable, we will return any pet loss support message left within 24 hours. This service is made possible through generous support from The Parmenter Foundation.

Our Warm Line is now available. Hot lines are for crisis situations; warm lines support needs that are able to wait up to 24 hours. If we are unavailable, we will return any pet loss support message left within 24 hours. This service is made possible through generous support from The Parmenter Foundation.