Basic Pet Aftercare Principles and Options: Simple Cremation and Beyond

Course overview

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Basic Pet Aftercare Principles and Options - Simple Cremation and Beyond course meets the non-medical definition for veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and other veterinarian staff, for continuing education requirements specifically in pet aftercare. This course is designed to be presented in multiple settings and media including: An onsite interactive workshop, at a conference as either a seminar or keynote, as an interactive workshop online, or through video presentation. Description of Workshop: Pets are now considered important members of our families more than ever, especially since COVID with everyone being at home more. Many families usually have more than one pet. Some couples choose to have pets as their kids instead of children. Pets provide us with unconditional love and support, waiting for us and greeting us when we come home from work or school, caring for us in many ways including being therapeutic and protective dogs. There are many health benefits of having a pet family member. When our pet family members pass away, there may be overwhelming grief that can bring with it depression and a loss of direction. Research has shown that veterinarians and their staff are many times the first professionals pet families look to for trusted pet aftercare options once a pet passes. Therefore, it is important for veterinarians and veterinarian technicians to provide informed guidance to their pet families based on sound knowledge of basic pet aftercare principles and available options.