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Retiring the CAETA Commitment to Excellence Seal

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / March 1, 2021

Since the inception of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy in 2017, the Commitment to Excellence Seal has been offered to graduates of the 10-hour Master Certificate Program for use…

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Pet Euthanasia During COVID; a 2021 update

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / February 15, 2021

With the COVID pandemic continuing on, CAETA would like to take a moment to address a bit of the new normal around pet euthanasia during this unique time. In a…

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Preparation for a Peaceful Goodbye

By CAETA Administrator / February 1, 2021

By Dr. Amy Sugar: As veterinary professionals, we are privileged to provide our patients with one final service — ending their suffering through euthanasia. We also have the opportunity to…

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Pet Euthanasia Holds Legacies

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / January 21, 2021

The very first home euthanasia appointment I facilitated was a bit of a debacle. The dog’s name was Sage and she was an old, beautiful Golden Retriever. While she ultimately…

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Pet Loss Bereavement Training for 2021

By CAETA Administrator / January 1, 2021

By Summer Brooks, RVT The dawning of a fresh New Year often motivates us to look around for new ways to be inspired. How can we add more value to…

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Controlled Substance Handling by Veterinary Technicians in U.S. Mobile Euthanasia Services

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / December 15, 2020

“If confusion is the first step to knowledge, I must be a genius.” ~ Larry Leisner To say controlled substance management is confusing is an understatement for most of us.…

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It’s All About Safe Space

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / December 1, 2020

True or false:  A good euthanasia is one that is skillfullly performed and the desired death comes quickly.  The answer is true, but there is often hidden context to questions…

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Pet Euthanasia During the Holiday Season; An extra layer of sadness

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / November 17, 2020

For many of us, holiday celebrations include our pets. In my home, the dogs have stockings, leftovers are shared, and we will snuggle in to watch traditional holiday movie classics.…

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Pet Euthanasia Work Has Ups and Downs

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / November 2, 2020

Talk with anyone who performs euthanasia regularly and they’ll tell you the number one comment they hear from clients is “Your job must be really hard” or “I couldn’t do…

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Euthanasia the 2nd Most Common Procedure in Vet Med?

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney / October 14, 2020

We all know euthanasia is a necessary part of veterinary medicine.  It is an ever present procedure to be called upon when suffering is assured and when the burden of…

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