Building a Successful In-Home Pet Euthanasia Practice With Dr. Christie Cornelius

Episode DescriptionWhat does it really take to build a successful independent end-of-life veterinary practice today?In this conversation, Daniel Vivarelli sits down with Dr. Christie Cornelius to talk about the emotional realities of end-of-life care, the rise of independent in-home euthanasia practices, burnout, trust, referrals, reviews, and what families are truly looking for when choosing a veterinarian during one of the hardest moments of their lives.Christie shares lessons from years spent supporting end-of-life veterinarians through Kindred.Vet and the Independent End-of-Life Veterinarian Coalition, along with practical insights around growth, visibility, boundaries, and building a sustainable practice in a rapidly changing industry.Whether you’re an established in-home euthanasia veterinarian or just exploring this path, this episode offers an honest look at the human and business side of the profession.In This EpisodeHow Christie first entered end-of-life veterinary careThe emotional realities of working in this fieldWhy independent practices are growing rapidlyThe biggest mistakes vets make when building visibility onlineHow reviews shape trust for grieving familiesBurnout, boundaries, and sustainabilityWhat families are really searching for during crisis momentsReferral strategies that actually workSEO and Google visibility for in-home euthanasia vetsAdvice for veterinarians considering the transition into end-of-life careAbout Dr. Christie CorneliusDr. Christie Cornelius is an end-of-life veterinarian, educator, and community leader in the independent EOL veterinary space. She is the founder of Kindred.Vet and a leader within the Independent End-of-Life Veterinarian Coalition, where she helps support and connect veterinarians building compassionate, independent end-of-life care practices across North America.Resources & LinksConnect with Dr. Christie Cornelius:Kindred.VetSubscribe to the EOLvets.com Newsletter for independent end-of-life vets: https://eolvets.comLearn more about Starloop: https://starloop.comConnect with Daniel Vivarelli: https://www.linkedin.com