In this episode, we sit down with Emily Piché, RVT, a specialist in hospice and palliative care for pets, to explore how comfort-focused medicine can benefit both patients and veterinary practices.

Emily shares how implementing palliative and hospice care programs can increase revenue, strengthen client relationships, and provide meaningful support for pets and families. We also discuss how these services help reduce compassion fatigue, improve team wellbeing, and allow veterinary professionals to practice more sustainable, values-aligned care.

This conversation reframes end-of-life care as an opportunity for growth, impact, and sustainability in veterinary medicine.

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Emily’s published research about the untapped potential of RVTs in hospice care –

https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2025.0034

AHAH Study –

https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/the-golden-years-encouraging-veterinary-visits-for-senior-pets/

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