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

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

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP
Topics
- Euthanasia
- Animal hospice
- Aftercare
- Compassion fatigue
- Veterinary wellness
- Animal welfare

Page Yaxley, DVM, DACVECC
Topics
- End-Of-Life
- Critical care/emergency/nursing care topics

Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV
Topics
- Advanced hospice and palliative care
- Multimodal chronic pain management
- Telehealth/Telemedicine

Angie Arora, MSW, RSW

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

Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Topics
- Oncology
- Palliative/hospice care of cancer patients