Veterinary Euthanasia Team Training Manual

Every veterinary procedure requires standard protocol be followed to ensure the best results.

Each step is important and deserves to be well-‐thought out, streamlined, and adhered to by the team. Euthanasia is no exception. Without protocols in place, it stands to reason that everyone could perform it differently. Consistency will be lacking.

If the team is performing euthanasia differently, pet owners have a tough time understanding what’s normal and abnormal. Consistency helps everyone, including the veterinary team, know what to expect from beginning to end.

Euthanasia procedures can and should follow the highest established standards set forth by the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy and other respected organizations who are devoted to the best experience every time. Euthanasia is rich with ethical, moral, and emotional elements deserving of our full attention.

This manual provides an opportunity to open dialogue among the veterinary team and identify standards of care. Download your personal copy of our Euthanasia Manual now. Then take time as a team to answer the questions together. Consider reviewing the manual at least once a year and whenever new veterinary team members are hired.

Some reviews from our students

Testimonials

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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