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Leadership in Veterinary End-of-Life Care
Caring Pathways clinicians and leaders are helping shape the future of veterinary hospice, palliative care, in-home euthanasia, grief support, and professional wellness through publications, speaking, media features, and professional education.
Contributing to the Future of Veterinary End-of-Life Care
At Caring Pathways, our work extends beyond direct patient and family support. Our clinicians and leaders contribute to the veterinary profession through writing, speaking, interviews, media features, and professional education focused on hospice, palliative care, in-home euthanasia, grief support, and team wellbeing.
This page highlights the ways our team is helping expand understanding, strengthen clinical conversations, and support the future of compassionate end-of-life care across the profession.
Featured Insights & Appearances
Explore a selection of recent publications, media features, interviews, and professional contributions from Caring Pathways leaders. These highlights reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing veterinary end-of-life care through education, conversation, and clinical perspective.
FEATURED COVER STORY
Clinical Rotations for End of Life Care
DVM 360 January/February Cover Story
A featured cover story examining the role of clinical rotations in preparing veterinary professionals for end-of-life care, communication, and compassionate decision-making.
By Dr. Tyler Carmack
Strategic Design of Geriatric Pet Programs in Veterinary Practice: Part 2
DVM360
A practical look at how veterinary practices can thoughtfully design geriatric care programs that support patients, families, and clinical teams.
By Dr. Tyler Carmack
Connection by Design: Supporting Veterinary Teams in a Remote World
AAHA Trends
An exploration of how intentional connection, communication, and leadership can support veterinary teams across distributed and remote care environments.
By Dr. Chelsea McGivney
Where Will 2026 Take You? Exploring End-of-Life Care as a Career Path
DVM360
A profession-focused article highlighting veterinary end-of-life care as a meaningful and evolving clinical path for veterinary professionals.
By Dr. Chelsea McGivney
In-Home Euthanasia for Exotic Pets
DVM360
Expert commentary on the clinical considerations and emotional nuance involved in providing end-of-life care for exotic companion animals.
By Dr. Tyler Carmack
DVM360 Strategic Alliance Partner
Caring Pathways is proud to be featured as a Strategic Alliance Partner with DVM360, reflecting our shared commitment to advancing veterinary education, leadership, and compassionate end-of-life care.
Featured Podcast Conversation
Caring Pathways leaders are also contributing to the profession through podcast interviews and expert conversations that explore the future of veterinary end-of-life care, referral collaboration, and compassionate support for pets, families, and veterinary teams.
Leveling up end-of-life care: Excellence, compassion, and the future of veterinary hospice
The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360
Featuring Dr. Chelsea McGivney and Dr. Tyler Carmack
In this DVM360 podcast conversation, Caring Pathways leaders discuss veterinary hospice, referral relationships, evolving end-of-life care needs, and the importance of strengthening support for families and the veterinary profession.
2026 Speaking Engagements
Caring Pathways leaders will continue contributing to the future of veterinary end-of-life care through conference presentations, panel discussions, roundtables, and professional education throughout 2026. These speaking engagements reflect our team’s ongoing commitment to advancing hospice, palliative care, in-home euthanasia, grief support, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the veterinary profession.
- April 18–20 — IVAPM Pain Management Forum
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on animal hospice and palliative care best practices - April 24–26 — Chronic Pain Symposium
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on pain management, quality of life, and end-of-life decision-making - May 22–24 — 11th Scientific Event of the National Veterinary Association of Portugal
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on hospice care, compassionate communication, pain management, and euthanasia best practices - June 1–3 — International Conference on Grief, Loss and Bereavement | La Crosse, WI
Speaker: Dr. Kerry Muhovich
Leading a roundtable on neurodiversity and grief - July 10–14 — AVMA Convention
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on complex hospice and palliative care cases, pain management, and end-of-life care - September 24–27 — IAAHPC Virtual Conference
Speakers: Dr. Chelsea McGivney, Dr. Megan Coveyou, and Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on veterinary hospice and palliative care - October 14–16 — IAVSW Conference | Ontario
Speaker: Dr. Kerry Muhovich
Presenting on sustainability in veterinary social work - December 4–6 — FETCH Long Beach
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Carmack
Presenting on hospice, quality of life, pain relief, and palliative care approaches
Webinars & Virtual Talks
Caring Pathways leaders also contribute to the profession through virtual presentations, webinars, and educational talks designed to support veterinary teams, deepen clinical understanding, and strengthen end-of-life care conversations.
Invite Caring Pathways to Contribute
Caring Pathways leaders are available for speaking engagements, podcast interviews, educational sessions, professional writing opportunities, and other conversations that support the veterinary profession. If you are looking for an expert perspective in veterinary hospice, palliative care, in-home euthanasia, grief support, or team wellbeing, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.