Offering compassionate care is one of the toughest parts of your job, and a recent Virbac Animal Health survey (data below) shows that 88 percent of clinics don't offer any employee training on euthanasia procedures. "It's imperative for all veterinary team members to receive training on how to manage euthanasia and how to have end-of-life discussions with clients," says Sharon DeNayer, a Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member and practice manager at Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. in Windsor, Colo.

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How many times do you perform or assist with euthanasia per month?
What does your practice do for euthanasia clients?
Does your clinic offer a euthanasia training program for veterinary technicians?
Role of receptionists in euthanasia
Role of all team members in euthanasia