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It is a privilege and honour to be a veterinarian.

Today I shared a very emotional journey with a long time client and friend. Today was the day she needed to say good bye to her dog of fifteen years. I remember Scooter as a puppy. Round and soft with sharp little teeth. Every time you looked at Scooter he peed in excitement. He licked my face. I remember Scooter getting porcupine quills, being treated for a twisted toe nail, treating ear infections. Later on we (Scooter’s Mom and I) made Scooter feel better when we treated his arthritis and got him walking better again. Made it easier for him to get up stairs to sleep.

Today I had no more tricks up my sleeve to make him feel better. My treatment bag was empty.

However, I could give Scooter one last gift. The gift of a peaceful passing. No need to go through the horrific days at life’s end. As we said good bye I cried, Scooter’s Mom cried and Scooter became peaceful and quiet.

It is a privilege and honour to share these very personal moments with my clients and friends. It is in these moments that I realize the trust and friendship that occurs between a veterinarian, their patient and their care givers. I am truly humbled.