DiscoverHouse Call Vet Café PodcastEp. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca
Ep. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca

Ep. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca

Update: 2025-11-05
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Dr. Ken Gorczyca, CHPV, is a veterinary home euthanasia practitioner and a companion animal end-of-life doula at A Gentle Rest in San Francisco as an associate. He is also an artist who paints pet portraits in memory and in life. You can find his artwork at kengorczyca.com.

Topics covered in this episode: 

  • Dr. Ken's journey into IHE practice
  • Vision quests & finding purpose as a death doula
  • Ceremonies and rituals around euthanasia
  • Art, pet portraits, and creative healing in the veterinary space
  • Advocacy for LGBTQ+ veterinarians and authenticity

Links & Resources: 

The House Call Vet Academy Resources: 

Music: 

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. 

Thank you to our sponsors! 

This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel 

P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

 

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Ep. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca

Ep. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca

Eve Harrison, VMD, CVA