Having a veterinary social worker as part of the interdisciplinary team at your clinic, shelter, or rescue can make a world of difference for your employees and clients.

Whether it's being a liaison between staff and clients, providing crisis intervention in times of high acuity, creative problem solving, or supporting your team through critical incident debriefing, we can offer an array of services to improve outcomes, strengthen relationships, and promote positive and supportive work environments.

Please reach out to discuss per-diem services for your organization.

Interested in wellness sessions or team building activities for your staff? We can help boost morale, foster stronger connections among staff, and promote better mental health and wellbeing with services provided by a licensed mental health professional. Topics can include mindfulness and stress management, conflict resolution and communication skills, bridging generational gaps, and more.

Whatever conflicts or barriers are getting in the way of a cohesive team, we can help! Reach out to discuss providing a session for your team.

Just like with human palliative and hospice services, veterinary social workers play a big role in supporting families and patients through terminal illness and end-of-life. We are certified by the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care to provide advocacy and support to pet owners during the most difficult part of loving a pet. We provide thoughtful facilitation of goals of care discussions and end of life planning including creating advance care directives for your pet’s medical team.

Each person has their own unique spiritual and cultural values that must be considered and honored during end of life and we are committed to meeting people where they are. Every pet and their humans deserve the best possible goodbye.

Services can be provided in-person within a clinic or home setting, virtually, or by phone.

Working in healthcare is a unique experience that many people outside of the industry simply don’t understand. Coaching services are available for those looking for short-term support with the unique challenges that come with having a career in medicine. You don’t have to carry the burden alone.

Individual therapy for veterinary and other healthcare professionals coming Spring 2026!

Short-term pet loss and grief coaching services are available for those in need of a safe space to explore the experience and feelings after loss, or in anticipation of loss. Please note: this service is not psychotherapy. However, referrals can be made to therapists for ongoing mental health support.

We assist with and provide supplies for clients wishing to create unique keepsake items. We believe in promoting memory making and nurturing continuing bonds between clients and their beloved companions.

Reach out to discuss ideas and how we can work together to honor your best friend.

Social workers are an incredible resource when it comes to knowing what services are available within communities and how to help people access these services. We are experts at evaluating and addressing psychosocial concerns of human clients, and extend the same care and advocacy to animal companions. We can help your clients navigate the barriers that could be impacting their ability to care for their animals.

Bay Area Veterinary Social Work provides education and advocacy in the form of presentations and speaking engagements for audiences of any size. We offer a wide variety of topics and can customize content based on the needs or desires of the audience. We’ve spoken at VMX and have hosted continuing education courses for those looking to further their knowledge and collect CEUs. Message us for more!