May 27, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

VTN 4300 - Compassionate End of Life Care (1)


When Offered: On Demand
Coursework topics include the history and societal impact of euthanasia, drug pharmacology, caregiver considerations, pre-euthanasia sedation protocols, euthanasia techniques, case reviews, and more. Everything taught closely follows the AVMA euthanasia guidelines, with focus on achieving a stress-free, pain-free passing. The techniques and philosophy taught in the program are those commonly used in human-animal bond centered hospitals and clinics.
Prerequisites: VTN 1030  with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), VTN 3030 , VTN 3070 , VTN 3080 .