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Level 3 Certification:

Certified Animal Hospice
Practitioner

Continuing Education and Training for Animal Hospice Support

WHY SHOULD I GET CERTIFIED IN ANIMAL HOSPICE?
Animal Hospice Group - Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP)

Step into Advanced Care with Our
Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner Program (CAHP)

Enhance your expertise in animal hospice care with our comprehensive Level 3 training, created for individuals dedicated to making a meaningful, immediate difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Why Should I Get Certified in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care?

Pursuing certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care is a powerful way to make a significant difference in the lives of animals and their families. Consider these compelling reasons to take this important step:

  • Deepen Your Expertise: Enhance your understanding of end-of-life care for pets, equipping yourself with the skills necessary to provide compassionate support during critical times.
  • Career Advancement: This certification can elevate your career, opening doors to new responsibilities and opportunities in animal care.
  • Stand Out in the Field: As the emphasis on hospice and palliative care for pets grows, a certification sets you apart, making you a more appealing candidate in the job market.
  • Provide Comfort to Pet Families: Gain the ability to offer the highest level of care and support, creating a meaningful impact during very tough moments.
  • Stay Current with Best Practices: The field of animal care is continually evolving. Certification helps you stay informed about the latest advancements in hospice and palliative care.
  • Network with Professionals: Connect with a community that shares your passion for animal care, enabling you to share knowledge and experiences.
  • Personal Fulfillment: Working in this field can be immensely rewarding, enhancing your confidence and reinforcing your commitment to compassionate care.

The Animal Hospice Group's Mission Encompasses:

  • Listening to each unique situation
  • Offering a variety of options for pet caregiving and caregiver self care
  • Providing answers to pressing questions
  • Guiding pet families on what they might expect in the days ahead

Whether you're looking to expand your skills or positively influence the lives of cats, dogs, animals, and their families, certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care is a vital step forward. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to something truly meaningful!

Animal Hospice Help, Guidance, and Support

Become a Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner

ABOUT LEVEL 3

Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner Training

Having honed your foundational knowledge and counseling skills in Level 2 training, the Level 3 CAHP program invites you to apply these in preparing for the real-world setting. Here, you transform from a learner to a leader, emerging as a source of hope and understanding to ways your role will be in animal hospice care field.

Real-World Application and Empathetic Engagement:

  • Intensive Training in Real-Life Scenarios: Immerse yourself in the dynamics of pet hospice care through simulating your role as an animal hospice practitioner, where you will articulate engaging with pet parents facing the emotional challenges surrounding their pets' end-of-life journeys. Navigate diverse scenarios collaborating with veterinarians or animal-related organizations and businesses, that require providing crucial information, empathy, and emotional support as you guide pet parents through the hospice and palliative care spectrum.
  • Global Reach and Perspective: Understanding that Animal Hospice Group serves an international community, you will prepare to manage difficult conversations that may arise from different cultural contexts. Engage in practical exercises that mimic live interactions—whether through case studies or in your final assignment—to strengthen your communication skills across various mediums.
  • Prepare for Practical Application: Master the skill of navigating complex conversations about terminal diagnoses, end-of-life choices, and the intricate process of grief recovery. Learn to be the guiding light for pet parents in uncertain and emotional turmoil.
  • Mentorship and Personal Development: Work with Mentors, receiving feedback and guidance to refine your individual and group support skills. This mentorship is pivotal in developing your advisory skills and enhancing your ability to handle complex emotional situations with pet parents.
  • Elite Designation: Upon completing an estimated 54 hours of training which includes a final written assignment, you'll receive the prestigious title of Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner, recognizing your advanced capabilities and deep commitment to animal hospice care.

TIMELINE

Level 3 CAHP Program:

 

Fall Session (2025):

  • Begins September and you will have until December 2025 to complete
  • There will be 3-hour LIVE Sessions on two Sundays
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
  • Level 3 Training takes place partially LIVE virtually/online on Zoom and the remaining training will be self-guided and depend on the Intern’s schedule
  • There will be a break in the middle of the 3 hours of each LIVE Session
  • We are also offering Levels 2 and 3 concurrently this Fall 2025
  • To learn more about the CAHC and CAHP Curriculum Fall 2025, please click here ☑️

Spring Session (2026):

  • Begins March and you will have until June 2025 to complete
  • There will be 3-hour LIVE Sessions on two Sundays
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
  • Curriculum - Coming Soon!

Requirements and additional notes:

  • Attendance for each session is mandatory (however, exceptions and special situations will be considered on an individual basis)
  • We will have special arrangements for International Students
  • AHG Level 2 CAHC Credentials prerequisite unless you are opting for the dual enrollment of CAHC and CAHP Fall 2025
  • 48 hours of brainstorming, research, preparation, and writing
  • 54 hours total of training includes the LIVE Sessions
  • There are no additional resources needed for this course except an optional pair of headsets and/or earbuds
  • You will receive CAHP Credentials after you have completed the required LIVE Sessions and passed the essay assessments and the final assignment


We are also offering Levels 2 and 3 concurrently this fall. To learn more about the CAHC and CAHP Curriculum Fall 2025, please click here.

Enroll & Step Into Advanced Animal Hospice Care
Animal Hospice Group - Helpline Advisor listening to client with questions regarding their cat

Become a Pillar of Support in Animal Hospice Care

Level 3 CAHP is more than training; it's an opportunity to become a source of strength and solace for pet families. Your role extends beyond providing care; you become an empathetic advisor, guiding pet parents through the emotional rollercoaster of grief, confusion, and love.

Provide pets and their guardians with a full spectrum of care that extends well beyond the final stages of a pet's Life. We emphasize the importance of quality living, offering practical guidance on providing compassionate care at home, managing difficult conditions, and recognizing the signs of a pet's natural transition. Our training is about nurturing a pet's entire life journey, from peak health to gentle decline, ensuring comfort and dignity at every stage.

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Why Choose Our Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner Program?

  • Direct Impact: Experience the gratification of directly supporting pet families in need, making a tangible difference in their lives.
  • Advanced Skill Development: Refine your communication and advisory skills, learning to navigate the complexities of emotional support in animal hospice care.
  • Community and Leadership: Join a network of dedicated professionals and emerge as a leader in the field, equipped to offer holistic support that addresses physical and emotional needs.
  • Our Holistic Perspective: Our curriculum is a celebration of Life, teaching how to support a companion animal and its family compassionately during the final days and enriching every moment of their journey with love and attentive care.

Step into a Leadership Role in Animal Hospice Care:

Enroll in the CAHP Program and Transform Lives with Your Support

AHG Level 3 CAHP Program
SPRING SESSION
- Option 1 -

2 Monthly Payments of
$235.42 USD*

$470.84 total with sales tax**

  • Begins on the first Sunday in March you will have until the end of June to complete
  • 2 LIVE Sessions on 2 separate Sundays
  • Partially LIVE Sessions and partially self-guided time
  • Estimated 54 hours of training
  • Short Application & Enrollment Process
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHP!

AHG Level 3 CAHP Program
SPRING SESSION
- Option 2 -

Single Payment of
$399.00 USD*

$437.90 total with sales tax**

  • Begins on the first Sunday in March you will have until the end of June to complete
  • 2 LIVE Sessions on 2 separate Sundays
  • Partially LIVE Sessions and partially self-guided time
  • Estimated 54 hours of training
  • Short Application & Enrollment Process
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHP!

AHG Level 3 CAHP Program
FALL SESSION
- Option 3 -

2 Monthly Payments of
$235.42 USD*

$470.84 total with sales tax**

  • Begins on the first Sunday in September you will have until the end of December to complete
  • 2 LIVE Sessions on 2 separate Sundays
  • Partially LIVE Sessions and partially self-guided time
  • Estimated 54 hours of training
  • Short Application & Enrollment Process
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHP!

AHG Level 3 CAHP Program
FALL SESSION
- Option 4 -

Single Payment of
$399.00 USD*

$437.90 total with sales tax**

  • Begins on the first Sunday in September you will have until the end of December to complete
  • 2 LIVE Sessions on 2 separate Sundays
  • Partially LIVE Sessions and partially self-guided time
  • Estimated 54 hours of training
  • Short Application & Enrollment Process
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
ENROLL NOW IN LEVEL 3 CAHP!

AHG Level 2 CAHC and
Level 3 CAHP Programs

FALL SESSION 2025
- Option 5 -

4 Monthly Payments of
$233.00 USD*

$932.00 total with sales tax**

  • Level 2: September - November (every other Sunday)
  • Begins on the first Sunday in September
  • 6 Sessions in 12 weeks
  • Level 3: September - December (partially self-guided)
  • Offering Level 2 and Level 3 concurrently
    ($99 Savings!)
  • ONE Application & Enrollment Process for Both Levels
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Counselor (CAHC) Credentials and
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
DUAL ENROLL CAHC & CAHP PROGRAMS

AHG Level 2 CAHC and
Level 3 CAHP Programs

FALL SESSION 2025
- Option 6 -

Single Payment of
$799.00 USD*

$876.90 total with sales tax**

  • Level 2: September - November (every other Sunday)
  • Begins on the first Sunday in September
  • 6 Sessions in 12 weeks
  • Level 3: September - December (partially self-guided)
  • Offering Level 2 and Level 3 concurrently
    ($99 Savings!)
  • ONE Application & Enrollment Process for Both Levels
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Counselor (CAHC) Credentials and
  • Certificate of Completion with Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP) Credentials
DUAL ENROLL CAHC & CAHP PROGRAMS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Enroll Now in Level 3 CAHP

Advance your journey in animal hospice care. With Level 3 CAHP, you don't just learn; you actively contribute to the well-being of animals and their families in their most vulnerable moments.

Please read the Enrollment Process below.

Enrollment Process for the
Level 3 CAHP Program

Enrolling in the Level 3 CAHP Program is simple!

  • STEP 1 : Complete the online Level 3 CAHP Program Application
    • Prerequisite: AHG Level 2 CAHC Credentials (unless you are dual enrolling in Level 2 and Level 3)
    • Simply fill out the short application form on this page
  • STEP 2 : Meet & Greet
    • We’ll set up a brief introductory phone or Zoom meeting with the Animal Hospice Group
    • Please let us know during the meeting if you are applying for both Levels 2 and 3. Or, if you are only enrolling in Level 3.
  • STEP 3 : Enroll & Pay
    • An email notification will be sent to you containing an enrollment/payment link
  • STEP 4 : Receive access to the program
    • An email notification will be sent to you containing your login information

If you do not receive any email confirmations after submitting your application, please check your spam/junk folder to see if the notifications found their way there. Or, you may need to resubmit your application.

Please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to having you become part of our Animal Hospice Group Student Community!

Level 3 CAHP Program Application

Please complete this form below as STEP 1 of the Enrollment Process. Click here if you need a reminder of the sessions and payment choices.

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