IAAHPC Speaker Bureau

The IAAHPC Speaker Bureau showcases a curated group of experts delivering quality information on veterinary hospice and palliative care. Their deep knowledge and compassionate guidance help families navigate the challenges of end-of-life care for pets, ensuring a dignified and caring approach that aligns with the highest standards of the IAAHPC.

Robin Downing, DVM, MS (Bioethics), Doctor of Bioethics, DAAPM, DACVSMR

Robin Downing, DVM, MS (Bioethics), Doctor of Bioethics, DAAPM, DACVSMR

Dr. Tyler Carmack, CVA, CVFT, CHPV

Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, CTPEP, CPEV

Topics

  • Pain Management in Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Integrative medicine tools for geriatric care
  • End-of-Life communication
  • Euthanasia best practices
  • Acupuncture/Acupressure in palliative care
  • End-of-Life business planning
Dr. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP

Topics

  • Euthanasia
  • Animal hospice
  • Aftercare
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Veterinary wellness
  • Animal welfare
Page Yaxley, DVM, DACVECC

Page Yaxley, DVM, DACVECC

Topics

  • End-Of-Life
  • Critical care/emergency/nursing care topics
Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Topics

  • Advanced hospice and palliative care
  • Multimodal chronic pain management
  • Telehealth/Telemedicine
Angie Arora, MSW, RSW

Angie Arora, MSW, RSW

Coleen, CT, CPLP

Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP

Topics

  • Elevating the soft side of the client end-of-life experience
  • Veterinary/technician soft skill training in pet loss & grief with experience in communication skills
  • Anything motivational and inspirational with all things animal
Dr. Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

Topics

  • Oncology
  • Palliative/hospice care of cancer patients