About this episode

Dr. Brenna Sakatch discusses her work as a house call veterinarian in Canada, focusing on integrative care and end-of-life services.

Dr. Brenna Sakatch, DVM, CVA (Chi 2024), is an integrative and end-of-life house call veterinarian based in Olds, Alberta, Canada - just north of Montana! She grew up in Calgary, where she completed both her undergraduate studies and her veterinary degree at the University of Calgary in 2020. She has special interests in nutrition, behavior, pain management, and acupuncture, and she also provides dentistry and general practice through relief (locum) work in local clinics. You can find her at Snowshoe Vet where she blends integrative medicine, compassionate end-of-life care, and a deep respect for the human-animal bond. Topics covered in this episode: Starting a house call practice during maternity leave Integrative and acupuncture-focused in-home care Balancing end-of-life services with wellness visits Boundaries, communication, and scheduling as a solo mobile vet Creative ways to keep dentistry/surgery skills while being mobile Community, mentorship, and collaboration among house call veterinarians Links & Resources: Visit Dr. Brenna on Instagram: https://instagram.com/snowshoevet Learn more at: https://snowshoevet.ca The House Call Vet Academy Resources: Download Dr. Eve's FREE…

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