Do veterinarians cry?

Not only do I believe it's unrealistic to expect a veterinarian to adopt a Vulcan attitude towards her patients, such stoicism is as unwanted by pet owners as it is impossible for many veterinarians. What's more, I firmly believe this kind of dispassion is detrimental to clinical outcomes and patient care in general. read more

Veterinarians will often not cry in situations where owners cry, such as when a loved pet is euthanized. Such situations become routine, and while understanding and caring for the owner’s pain is a good thing, it won’t help if the veterinarian is not able to stay composed. read more

Most vets and vet techs know the pain of having to euthanize one of their own beloved pets, so this empathy comes naturally. At the core of most vets is a person who loves animals and wants to help them. read more