Palliative Care and Bereavement Support – Empowering Nursing Teams to Deliver Best Care

Jackie is one of Australia’s leading voices in the field of veterinary palliative care. The owner of Sunset Vets, the nation’s largest network of veterinarians focused exclusively on palliative and end-of-life support services, Jackie spends much of her time helping families to effectively navigate medical decision making at end-of-life. 
After graduating with honours from the University of Queensland in 2006 Jackie quickly became a passionate advocate for the advancement of palliative medicine within the veterinary field. In 2017 she became Australia’s first veterinarian to achieve certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPV). She holds a diploma in Canine Myofunctional Therapy and has clinical interests in osteoarthritis and chronic pain, making her a vocal supporter for the inclusion of allied health and interdisciplinary professionals within veterinary treatment plans.