Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre

Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre

Summary: The veterinary social worker provides clinical social work services to clients of the centre’s small and large animal clinics, supporting their emotional and psychosocial needs throughout the veterinary care experience. This role addresses the human–animal bond and the complex situations that emerge in veterinary settings, such as grief, loss, rural stress, caregiver fatigue, and experiences involving human or animal violence. The social worker delivers therapeutic support, crisis intervention, and guidance for clients experiencing acute distress or navigating challenging decisions about their animals. Additionally, this role contributes to research, teaching, and program development regarding veterinary social work. Collaboration with clinical teams, faculty, students, and community partners is a key feature of this role, along with regular exposure to diverse animal species and clinical enviro...