On Demand: Fundamentals of Gentle Euthanasia & Supporting Grieving Pet Owners

Euthanasia is a part of every day practice in campanion animal practice. However many practitioners receive very little training or none at all on how to deal with these difficult consults. 

This is one of the most difficult days of a pet owners lives, so knowing how to comfort and care for both the pet and the owner is key. The emotional stress can also get to practitioner as they get to know these pets over the years, 

Learning Objectives:

• What is euthanasia 
• Understanding anf supporting pet owners through grief and difficult decisions - creating emotional safety, helpfulk vs unhelpful language. 
• Preparing owners for the procedure itself.
• Techincal skills - sedation protocoles, IV Catheters, intra-organ techniques. 
• Respectful body care, the importance of memorialisation and keepsakes.
• Signposting supports resources
• Supporting ourselves and eachother. 

Dr. Megan Anderson BA, MVB, CertAVP, CPEV - Founder of the Rainbow Bridge Veterinary Services Palliative and End of Life Care 

Louise Griffey - Founder of Light after Loss - Pet Loss Support, Grief Recovery Method Specialist, Author, Podcast Host 

HOW TO ACCESS WHEN PURCHASED:

• Log into your account on the Premier Skills Website
• If you have forgotten your passwrd or don't have access to it, hit forgot password and follow steps
• Once logged in on the menu on the left hand side, click Courses 
• Click My Courses
• You will see the name of the On Demand you have booked
• Click on the start button.
• Once you have completed the videos and passed the MCQ, a cert will be automatically sent to you via email 
• You can also access your Cert through your profile (see how to do videos)