Not One More VetWritten and performed by Sierra Bouchard and Kathryn WolkinThis song was created as a project for the College of Veterinary Medicine course Small Animal Euthanasia: Clinical Communication and Practice. It is about compassion fatigue related to veterinary euthanasia.Lyrics:I came so far, I felt so readyThinking everything would be fineAnd while I started off a little unsteadyI knew I'd get it down in timeBut it wears me down each and every daySometimes good things don't come cheapI've been broke and beaten in every wayBut I won't let them see me weepAnd I'm finding out that there's no escapeExcept to just repeatIt's not that I don't careIt's not that I'm not sureBut playing god ain't fairWhen you're tainted with self doubtI'm gasping for fresh airHow much more can I endure?Because I'm still suffocatingAnd the candle's burning outThen came a day, was down to my last nerveThey beg, "Doctor, save her, please!"Asking for miracles until the last beatHow much of this do I deserve?But I fail this timeThey cry, "It's not her time to go"As I hold back my tearsDo they even know?And there's still no escape, except to repeatThey tell me I don't care,Can't even find the cure,But playing god ain't fairWhen you're tainted with self doubtI'm gasping for fresh airHow much more can I endure?But I'm still suffocatingAnd the candle's burning outThey just don't realizeFrom the outside looking inThat I'm wearing a disguiseTired eyes with a painted grinMore and more we're becomingJust another sad statisticAsk me why, here's the think,I'm my own harshest criticIt's not that I don't care(Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine)It's not that I'm not sure(I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare)But I'm still only human(the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources)And I'm trying to help you out(the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge)I'm grasping for some light(I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity)To lift me out of the dark(and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ehtics)So I stand by my oath(I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence)That's what it's all aboutSo lend an ear, and hear my worriesGive your shoulder to cry onFind a joy in your heartTo cast a light uponThis could be a brand new startAnd now breathe deep, inhaleRelease the weight, breathe outStrengthen my beating heartRising about my fear of failingAnd I'm stronger now, ready to repeat