Utilizing Euthanasia to Reduce Compassion Fatigue

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney | September 13, 2019 |

In medicine, we seek treatments to our ailments. Find a cure and fix the problem. Compassion fatigue is a real condition that affects millions of caregivers around the world. While complex, there are simple things that can be done to combat it. Does performing euthanasia, maybe lots of euthanasia through the course of the week/month/year…

Euthanasia Curriculum – A Student Perspective

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney | August 14, 2019 |

A veterinary student gives a first hand account of the euthanasia training experience and speaks about the value of euthanasia education for veterinarians.

During Pet Euthanasia, Sometimes How We Say Hello is as Important as How We Say Goodbye

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney | July 31, 2019 |

Pet euthanasia in the modern era is more of an experience than a medical act. For the veterinary team, it’s an artful blend of empathy, time management, medical procedure, and connecting with those present. For our clients heavily bonded with their pet(s), feeling safe and supported is paramount right from the start. This connection or…

What’s Behind a Good Pet Euthanasia?

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney | February 15, 2019 |

Have you ever thought about how much really goes into a euthanasia appointment? If you really start to explore all the components that go into a good death experience, it’s no wonder euthanasia appointments are being scheduled for longer and longer time slots in the day’s calendar. There is a lot that goes into making…

The Growing Trend of Intraorgan Injections for Pet Euthanasia

By Dr. Kathleen Cooney | December 15, 2018

senior citizen with old dog before animal euthanasia in living room

As a newly minted mobile veterinarian, my first home euthanasia experience was anything but perfect. A sweet old Golden Retriever named Sage was about to teach me the importance of options. Intravenous injection of a euthanasia solution is traditionally the most common method to achieving a peaceful death in pets. Having not placed IV catheters…

The in-person certificate program is a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions over 1.5 days, following the theme of CAETA’s The 14 Essential Components of Companion Animal Euthanasia. Students will be provided proceedings, a certificate of completion, seal of excellence for marketing materials, and permanent access to the CAETA online library. Testing takes place online through our online testing platform. The test can be taken onsite after the completion of the program or taken within 1 week offsite. A passing grade of 80% is required to receive the certificate.

Our programs are offered multiple times a year. We limit each onsite training session to 50 participants to promote a more intimate learning experience. Everyone will have time to share case successes and challenges.

Our instructors are leaders in the field of end-of-life care. Combined, we have been training euthanasia techniques to veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary students for over 15 years. We have authored books on end-of-life care and bring real-world personal and professional perspectives to the coursework.

Some reviews from our students

Testimonials

Joe Rosenberg, DVM

Paniolo Equine Veterinary Services

“The techniques and protocols I learned at a recent CAETA course have improved the quality of service I can offer my at-home euthanasia clients.”

Diane Grasso, DVM

Mobile Practice Owner

“I greatly appreciated the hands-on lab as it provided an opportunity to practice all the techniques. Also glad to learn details about paw prints, body handling, etc, because these details are so very important. Having one hour blocks was fantastic. Dr. Cooney was so nurturing to all of us. I have never, in 30 years of post-graduate CE courses, had a conference be so enjoyable. I wish all CE could follow this model. Thank you to the entire CAETA team.”

Mavi Graves, DVM

Caring Pathways, LLC

“As a veterinarian who works exclusively in palliative and end-of-life care, I rely on my CAETA training every single day. I receive ongoing support and instruction from the online CAETA community and best of all, I’ve discovered a veterinary niche that is incredibly meaningful and enables me to thrive in my life. I honestly love performing euthanasia and clients express their appreciation daily for my skill set.”

Jenna Lipson-DeForrest, AVA

Sacramento / Roseville, Calif., USA

“Dr. Cooney's engaging dysthanasia webinar taught me a lot about how to communicate with clients before, during, and after a challenging euthanasia. There was also education about patient care and comfort. I work in emergency medicine, so unfortunately the euthanasia process is not always smooth. This was an excellent way to bolster my skill set regarding both client and patient support during euthanasia.”

Laurie Brush, DVM

Heaven at Home Pet Hospice

“Dr. Kathy Cooney gave me the confidence to gently guide my clients through this very difficult time so that they would have no regrets. She is such a valuable resource to me! My business continues to grow and I continue to learn from her. I attended her Euthanasia Techniques Lab and can’t say enough about the benefit of this hands-on learning opportunity.”