Navigating Grief & Pet Loss: A Roadmap for Veterinary Practice Managers

On Feb 10, 2026, pawsitive impact network spoke on a topic for viewers worldwide that is difficult to navigate and manage without the right people in place on their internal team, proper training, and educational resources. We covered how to build a specialized team around this delicate service and the benefits to the business by providing a compassionate experience for the owners facing complicated grief. Did you know most people are picking pets > children. thus affecting the grief process in waves we have never seen before? People are considering things like job benefits including their pets while considering positions, since nearly every pet owners misses at least 7.5 days annually due to their pet, and even more in their pets older age. The missing gap in the veterinary space is pivotal to their team structure and business success by ensuring the correct tools and resources are available for the grieving clients and how to communicate anticipatory grief. I have a great lecture and resource library on covering these points for anyone wanting to dive deeper; lets talk about it!