The Comprehensive Guide to Interdisciplinary Veterinary Social Work

Veterinary Social Work

The Comprehensive Guide to Interdisciplinary Veterinary Social Work explores the connection between human wellbeing, animal relationships and veterinary practice. It covers veterinary social work with individuals, families, communities and institutions, as well as veterinary wellbeing, conflict management, education and ethical issues. Drawing on social work, psychology, veterinary medicine and related disciplines, it provides a broad foundation for interdisciplinary practice.

Key Features

• Foundations and history of veterinary social work
• Human-animal interaction and relationships
• Human-animal studies
• Emotional aspects of animal care
• Animal-assisted interventions and therapies
• Individual and family-focused practice
• Community and institutional programs
• Veterinary workplace wellbeing
• Conflict management in veterinary settings
• Ethical issues in clinical practice
• Ethics in veterinary research
• Cultural and societal influences
• Veterinary social work education
• Interdisciplinary professional collaboration
• Future directions in veterinary social work