There are few university veterinary chaplains, but Scott Cambell is the nondenominational chaplain at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His role reflects a growing recognition of the grief associated with a pet’s death and the toll veterinary care can take on people in the profession. He visits with clients, attends euthanasia proceedings and checks in with workers at every department of the college.
Source: WSU Insider, February 19, 2024. Link. “I try to make myself visible and available wherever I’m needed. I just want to ease people’s pain and suffering, and this is a way I can do that. I also provide service to a profession that I find very noble and caring.” Scott Campbell
While I can’t solve their problem, if they leave feeling better, feeling less weight, then I’ve done my job.”
INSIGHTS: Note Campbell’s filing to create the American Association of Veterinary Chaplains nonprofit organization.
Editor’s note: Thanks to Sarah Mikesell of The Cattle Site for sharing this.