Can local veterinary clinics participate in an EMP?
Yes, local veterinary clinics can easily participate in the donation program. These local practices should be provided with copies of the euthanasia brochure outlining the donation program and the participating veterinarians should receive a brief training course on how to appropriately offer the donation option to the clients and to answer any questions they might have about the program. They should also be provided with a supply of heparin for their clinic. Ideally, these hospitals will have ample room to store the cadavers until a person from the college picks them up. There is generally no additional cost or labor for a local practice to participate in a donation program and many veterinarians are willing to participate enthusiastically.
