The Veterinary Social Work (VSW) program at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral is a complimentary service that provides pet owners and staff with resources and support. This program assists in crisis management, short-term counseling, financial resource linkage, and end of life support. Our Veterinary Social Work program is staffed by Charity Moorhous, a licensed clinical social work associate, and clinical interns attending UNCW’s Master of Social Work program.
Client Support
Our goal is to support you when faced with the difficult decisions you may face. The VSW team provides several complimentary support services to help clients navigate these experiences during and after their visit.
During: The staff at ECVR understand the difficult and stressful decisions you are faced with while seeking emergency Veterinary care. Communication and decision making while our beloved pets are sick. The VSW team is here to provide support during these times. This support includes:
After: While clients may face difficult decisions during their visit, we understand the impact does not end when you leave. Our VSW team will continue to provide our clients with support as needed. This complimentary support includes:
UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUPS
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February 27, 2024
March 27, 2024
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June 18, 2024
If the answer is yes, we understand and want to help.
The VSW team provides several support services to all employees at ECVR. Veterinary professionals face an immense amount of grief, stress, and trauma in their daily work. While the VSW program utilizes social work interventions with clients not only in their support but also reduces the volume of emotional interactions staff face allowing the team more time and energy for other patients. However, the frequent emotionally charged occurrences take a toll on these passionate professionals. The VSW program aims to support staff in coping with the effects of burnout, compassion fatigue, and sustaining an overall healthy mental well-being while providing veterinary care.
Petey was a 45-pound mixed-breed, rescue with a coat of velvet and a heart of gold. Children used to line up just to pet him, and he would greet everyone with a happy tail wag. He was as tough as he was sweet, having survived a deadly blood disease and a rattlesnake bite. He passed away at 15 after a long and happy life.
Petey’s family, in conjunction with Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral and Pawsability would like to ensure that local pets get the medical care they need and deserve. This fund, in Petey’s memory, is meant to assist others in the community who are struggling financially with the care of their pets.
Emergency Services
Open 24/7, 365 days/year
Specialty Services
M-F 8 am - 5 pm
Closed Sat/Sun
Carolina Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Group
M-F 8 am - 5 pm
Closed Sat/Sun
Phone | (910) 790-1070
Fax | (910) 790-9669