Also called: Veterinary Grief Counselor
Social worker who supports pet owners and veterinary staff through grief, hard decisions, and burnout.
Sits with a family during their pet's euthanasia, helps a client who can't afford surgery find options, and runs support sessions for stressed vet hospital staff.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master of Social Work (MSW), license, plus a veterinary social work certificate.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology.
Growing faster than average. Small, growing field.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can find financial-aid resources; supporting families during euthanasia and helping burned-out staff stay deeply human.
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1022.
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