Bio

Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. Dr. Cooney is Senior Director of Medical Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored three books on the subject, along with numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in end-of-life education/training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, the Fear Free Program, and many more. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. Dr. Cooney is board certified in Animal Welfare and Adjunct Faculty at Colorado State University, where she teaches end-of-life topics and animal welfare. Her commitment to veterinary education and improving the human-animal bond has made her a significant figure in advocating for responsible and empathetic treatment of animals at the end of their lives. She is also the designer of CAETA’s Peaceful Euthanasia certification program, providing valuable educational opportunities for veterinary professionals.