CAETA Peaceful Euthanasia Certification

You’ve worked hard to earn your place in veterinary medicine—now take the next step to enhance your skills and confidence in end-of-life care. The CAETA Peaceful Euthanasia Certification provides the tools to navigate this emotional aspect of practice with compassion and professionalism.

Recent grads (Class of 2020 & beyond) can save $100 off the program registration! Gain confidence in tailored sedation protocols, build trust through client communication, and earn a respected CPEV or CPEP credential with 10 RACE-approved CE credits.

Fill out the form to receive a promo code for $100 off the program compliments of

Program Instructor

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Kathleen Cooney
DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP

Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is the founder and Senior Director of Medical Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). Dr. Cooney is well known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and is an author and international speaker on the subject. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and loves all things old and gray.

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.”

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.”

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.”

Miranda Braithwaite, DVM, MPH, MA

Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic

“Thank you for creating CAETA. Euthanasia is such an important part of our practice, and I'm glad someone is out there educating about how to make it peaceful. I learned so much in such a short time and was inspired by so many wonderful people I met along the way. I'm excited to use these skills as a part of my practice.”

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.”

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