An inside look at how veterinary social work bridges professions to support wellbeing, advance research, and strengthen the human–animal bond.
Pamela Linden, MSW, PhD, is a Research Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Center for Veterinary Social Work at the University of Tennessee. She leads several interdisciplinary research projects in the areas of access to veterinary care, animal abuse intervention, veterinary student mental health and wellbeing, and AAI program evaluation. works closely with community and national partners to expand access to veterinary care and support the veterinary workforce.