EASAV Pet Body Donation Program
Veterinary Clinic Information

Program Overview

The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians (EASAV) Pet Body Donation Program provides an opportunity for eligible pets to contribute to veterinary education and continuing professional development following their passing.

Donated animals support hands-on educational opportunities that help veterinary professionals develop and refine skills, ultimately improving patient care for future generations of animals.

EASAV coordinates the program and covers the cost of communal cremation for accepted donations.

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Eligibility Requirements

At this time, the program is accepting:

• Dogs weighing 20 kg (44 lbs) or less

• Cats

Program acceptance may vary based on educational needs and available capacity.

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The Role of the Veterinary Clinic

Participating clinics play an important role in identifying potential donors and supporting pet owners through the donation process.

Clinic responsibilities include:

• Discussing the program with interested pet owners

• Determining whether the patient meets eligibility requirements

• Contacting EASAV to coordinate acceptance and transfer arrangements (info@easav.ca)

• Ensuring the cadaver bag is clearly labelled with:

  • Species

  • Sex

Participation in the program is entirely voluntary for both clinics and pet owners.

Some clinics may choose to use the EASAV consent form, while others may use their own documentation procedures.

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Discussing Donation with Clients

Clinics may wish to introduce the program when:

• End-of-life discussions are taking place
  
  
• A client is exploring aftercare options
  
  
• A client has expressed concerns regarding aftercare costs
  
  
• A client has requested information about donation opportunities

Not every family will find donation appropriate, and all aftercare decisions should be respected.

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Transportation and Coordination

Once an eligible donor animal has been euthanized, the clinic can contact EASAV to arrange transfer. (info@easav.ca)

The donor animal should be placed in a cadaver bag clearly labelled with:

• Species
• Sex

EASAV will coordinate pickup in a timely manner.

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Aftercare

Following completion of the educational program:

• Donor animals receive communal cremation

• Cremation costs are covered by EASAV

• Individual ashes are not returned to the owner

Owners should be informed of these conditions before donation.

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Commitment to Respectful Use

All donor animals are treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism throughout the donation process.

Donations are used exclusively for educational purposes that support veterinary learning, training, and continuing professional development.

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Questions or Referrals

For additional information, referral guidance, or program coordination, please contact:

Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians (EASAV)

Website: www.easav.ca
Email: info@easav.ca
Phone: (780) 977-6975

Pet Owner Information:
www.easav.ca/pet-body-donation-program/pet-owners

EASAV sources its cadavers with the help of local veterinary clinics. In order to continue providing wet-labs for veterinarians and technologists in the Edmonton area, we need YOU to help us out!