Master Program Instructor
Kathleen Cooney
DVM, MS, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW
Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. Dr. Cooney is Senior Director of Medical Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters (Cooney CV). Dr. Cooney has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, the Fear Free Program, and many more. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. Dr. Cooney is Board Certified in animal welfare through the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW), and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and animal welfare. In her personal life, Dr. Cooney is married with 3 children living in beautiful northern Colorado on her 35-acre farm.
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Books
Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A Practical Guide
This book provides detailed guidance on euthanasia procedures in a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, exotics, horses, and production animals. Based on the current AVMA guidelines, it includes step-by-step descriptions of the recommended methods of euthanasia, giving all the information needed to perform these techniques with confidence. Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques helps practitioners, students, and technicians expand their knowledge base and provide competent, compassionate euthanasia services.
Including information on client considerations, equipment, positioning, sedation, and aftercare, the focus of the book is on providing detailed procedures for correctly performing euthanasia. This book presents complete information on euthanasia, offering specific advice to improve skills and aid in decision-making.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia Techniques: The Veterinarian's Guide to Helping Families and Their Pets Say Goodbye in the Comfort of Home
I originally created this book to train my own doctors on the intricacies of in-home euthanasia. Within the first year of writing, I began receiving calls from veterinarians around the country looking for guidance as they began their own similar service and thus the book has become a guide for all vets.
Inside you will learn about client communication, scheduling tips, pre-euthanasia sedation protocols, pet loss support, marketing strategies, and of course, euthanasia techniques. I have also included 25 common questions from clients along with my answers.
Special Promo - $30 OFF the CAETA Peaceful Euthanasia Certification
Approved for 10-hours of continuing education credit, the CAETA Peaceful Euthanasia Certification program was designed to provide outstanding practices in companion animal euthanasia to improve the overall experiences for the pet, caregiver, and the veterinary team. DVMs will become a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian and add the designation of CPEV. Other veterinary professionals will add CPEP to their titles as a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional.
Use the discount code "SAVE30" or click the image below to receive $30 off registration!
