Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP

Dr. Kathleen Cooney, has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006.  She is Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), Guardian Pet Aquamation and Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting.  Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and remains active in their organization, including design of their Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Certification Program, launched in 2016.  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.  Dr. Cooney has collaborated in euthanasia training for the AVMA, AAHA, HABRI, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, and more.  Dr. Cooney is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics.  She is currently working towards board certification in animal welfare.