# 408: Making end of life a beautiful experience

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Podcast: [The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vet-blast-podcast-presented-by-dvm360-435217)
Published: 2026-05-19T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8905485
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Duration seconds: 1563

## Resource

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Colleen Ellis, CT, CPLP, unpack how veterinary teams can reframe euthanasia as an honor, not a failure, through better hospice and palliative conversations, thoughtful memorial options, and intentional clinic protocols. Learn practical, clinician-focused ways to support grieving pet parents while also protecting your team’s emotional well-being.

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