The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy
Providing outstanding education in companion animal euthanasia to improve the overall experience for the pet, caregiver, and veterinary team.
CAETA's Peaceful Euthanasia Education
Pet euthanasia is among the most common procedures in veterinary medicine. However, it is surprising to note that most veterinary professionals are not formally trained in this area. To address this gap, the CAETA provides outstanding education in companion animal euthanasia. CAET's mission is to enhance the overall experience of the pet, caregiver, and veterinary team during the euthanasia process.
Live Workshops
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2/21/26: End-of-Life Communication Workshop (Live)
CourseVeterinary teams want to feel more comfortable discussing death with clients. This communication workshop is tailored especially for support staff (open to all veterinary and animal shelter professionals). Recording will be available until 3/21/26.
Purchase$120
Additional Online Courses
Graduates of the 10-hour Peaceful Euthanasia Certification always receive a 50% discount on additional online courses!
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Special Series: Owner-Present Euthanasia in Animal Shelters (4 CE Hrs)
CourseProviding euthanasia in an animal shelter comes with unique challenges, especially when pet owners are present. This CAETA course equips sheltering teams with the skills and knowledge to navigate these moments with professionalism and compassion.
$99
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Behavioral and Convenience Euthanasia (1 CE Hr)
CourseBehavioral euthanasia often causes moral stress, which is a significant contributor to compassion fatigue in veterinarians. The goal of this module is to reduce moral stress in veterinarians and others while considering the best interests of animals.
$60
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Compassion Fatigue: Finding Harmony (1 CE Hr)
Course$60
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Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia (1 CE Hr)
CourseEmotionally Intelligent Euthanasia (EIE) is born of the idea that maintaining personal control of emotions is beneficial to one’s mental health. This module explores concepts like self-awareness, social skills, and empathy to build lasting EIE.
$60
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Equine Euthanasia (2 CE Hrs)
CourseEquine euthanasia is considered by many to be the most challenging type of euthanasia there is; their size, strength, and the nature of the bond around them make it necessary for us to increase our skillset and ensure a safe and gentle death.
$60
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Modern Pet Aftercare (1 CE Hr)
CourseFor generations, veterinary teams have assisted with the deceased pet aftercare of patients to facilitate the needs of pet owners. This module shines light to ideal best practices in pet aftercare.
$60
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Euthanasia Team Support (1 CE Hr)
CourseThis module is unique in that it is part of the Peaceful Euthanasia Certification curriculum and is offered individually. It outlines euthanasia-related factors affecting the health and overall well-being of the veterinary team.
$60
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Exotic Euthanasia (1 CE Hr)
CourseThis module demonstrates species-specific euthanasia for companion exotics such as small mammals, reptiles, and birds. We will review how veterinarians manage these cases respectfully and compassionately.
$60
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Pet Loss Support During Euthanasia (1 CE Hr)
CourseIn this module, students will explore the depth of the human-animal bond, learn new ways of supporting the bereaved client, and become more familiar with the stages of grief, including pathologic and complicated grief.
$60
Training in Euthanasia Best Practices
Dedicate yourself to excellence in your own euthanasia practices.