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Veterinary Hospice Gets Specialty Push | Fort Wayne News
Veterinary hospice and palliative care is poised to become an official specialty under the AVMA, offering vets a formal certification path to expertly comfort pets at the end of life—just like human hospice. Led by the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care since 2009, this movement seeks to address a critical shortage of trained professionals. While the AVMA approval process may take years, many pet insurers already cover key services including pain management, euthanasia, and grief support. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is currently accepting public…
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