Behavioral and Convenience Euthanasia
Approved for 1 CE credit hour.
Behavioral and convenience euthanasia requests can create significant moral stress for veterinary teams. These cases often involve complex circumstances that require thoughtful consideration and a structured approach before proceeding. This course provides practical guidance on how to navigate these sensitive situations with greater clarity, safety, and team alignment.
Participants will:
Explore the various types of euthanasia and the motivations behind them
Review tools to support sound, ethical decision-making
Learn how to approach aggression cases more safely
Discover how to incorporate hospital-wide policies into a euthanasia manual
This session is ideal for any veterinary professional looking to feel more prepared and supported during challenging euthanasia discussions and appointments.
Open to all members of the veterinary team.
Behavioral and Convenience Euthanasia
Behavioral Euthanasia Veterinary Policies Templates
Quality of Life and Human–Animal Bond Assessment for Companion Dogs
Multidimensional quality of life and human–animal bond measures for companion dogs
Behavioral Euthanasia Discussion Guide
Final Exam
Exit Survey