Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
This course is designed to help you begin to build comfort with end-of-life care; feel more prepared to provide euthanasia; and supply practice discussing euthanasia with clients. Given that, at most, 25% of veterinary students graduate with first-hand euthanasia experience (McVety, 2017) it is not surprising that the majority of veterinary graduates feel neither competent nor comfortable with the technical and professional skills involved with euthanasia (Tinga, et al., 2001). This course is meant to address that gap. Through immersive laboratories and active-learning-focused lectures, students will (1) expand their knowledge and (2) refine clinical communication and practical skills as they relate to veterinary euthanasia of companion animals.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: third-year veterinary students.
Four Week - Fourth.Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
2619VTMED 6754 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
M
Apr 20 - May 15, 2026
Instructors
Hirsch, K
F
May 15, 2026
Instructors
Hirsch, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2620VTMED 6754 LAB 401
Meeting Pattern
T
Apr 21 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Carney, P
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2621VTMED 6754 LAB 402
Meeting Pattern
W
Apr 22 - May 6, 2026
Instructors
Carney, P
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2622VTMED 6754 LAB 403
Meeting Pattern
W
Apr 22 - May 6, 2026
Instructors
Hirsch, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2623VTMED 6754 LAB 404
Meeting Pattern
F
Apr 24 - May 8, 2026
Instructors
Hirsch, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2624VTMED 6754 LAB 405
Meeting Pattern
W
Apr 22 - May 6, 2026
Instructors
Thompson, N
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2625VTMED 6754 LAB 406
Meeting Pattern
W
Apr 22 - May 6, 2026
Instructors
Thompson, N
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
