Exploring the Management of Companion Animal Euthanasia And Client Grief
Alisha Matte BSc, PhD Student, Epidemiology
Dr. Deep Khosa BSc, BVMS, MANZCVS, PhD
Department of Population Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
University of Guelph
ABOUT THE RESEARCHERS
Alisha Matte | BSc, PhD Student (Epidemiology)
Alisha is a PhD Student in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her research focuses on companion animal euthanasia protocols and client grief support methods in combination with memorialization and bereavement practices.
Through research, education and experience she hope to improve the quality of life of companion animals, their human-counterparts and the veterinary professionals dedicated to their care.
Dr. Deep Khosa | BSc, BVMS, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine), PhD
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Dr. Khosa is a veterinarian, educator and researcher in multiple areas of veterinary pedagogy, student education and wellbeing. As an experienced companion animal veterinarian, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Dr. Khosa is primarily responsible for the first to final year students’ training and education in Companion Animal Primary Healthcare. Her research involves investigating various aspects of veterinary stakeholders’ learning and teaching, including aspects of pedagogy involving the human animal bond.
