Our hospital is proud to offer Social Work Support Services to our clients, both in person (when available) and virtually. Our Veterinary Social Worker provides compassionate support in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:

• Grief and end-of-life support
• In-person support before, during, and after euthanasia
• Quality of life conversations
• Assistance during emergency or crisis situations
• Support for families navigating behavioral challenges with their pets
• Emotional support during pet hospitalization
• Connection to community resources and referrals

• Pet Loss: CLICK HERE to learn more
  • Different people experience grief in different ways. Besides your sorrow and loss, which can be devastating in itself, you may experience guilt, anger, denial and/or depression. Weighing yourself down with guilt only makes it that much more difficult to work through your loss. Depression is a natural consequence of grief, but if unchecked, can leave you powerless to cope with your feelings. Know that there is support, our staff offers grief support sessions to help you cope with your loss.
• Behavioral Challenges: CLICK HERE to learn more
  • Managing our pets who suffer from fears, phobias and aggressive behaviors can be whelming, upsetting, and scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. While our Behavior Program is designed to address your pet’s emotional and mental well-being, we understand that yours is just as important.
    The goal of our Behavior Family Support Groups is to allow families going through similar journeys to connect, foster a sense of community and provide emotional support to each other.Open to families who have pets who are currently under the care of Dr. Shana Gilbert-Gregory.
• Behavioral Euthanasia: CLICK HERE to learn more
  • Euthanasia is often the most emotional and painful decision you make for your animal. Because this decision is so difficult, it can be comforting to know that you are not alone. Following your pet's passing we offer several resources to help you cope with your loss including support groups.The goal of our Behavior Pet Loss Support Groups, is to allow families going through similar journeys to connect, foster a sense of community and provide emotional support to each other.

    Open to families who have pets who are currently under the care of Mount Laurel Animal Hospital.

• Chronic Illness in Pets: CLICK HERE to learn more (Check back soon!)

Please reach out to learn more about how we can support you and your family.