Veterinary - Euthanasia Regulations

Euthanasia Rules & Guidelines

American Veterinary Medical Association
The Humane Society of the United States
Administrative Code 02 NCAC 52J .0400

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Certified Euthanasia Technicians
FAQ - Certified Euthanasia Technician Trainers
FAQ - CET renewal information
FAQ - CET application process

State law requires us to notify you that if you have had an arrest, criminal charge or criminal conviction expunged from your record you do not have to disclose the expunged arrest, criminal charge or criminal conviction on your application to be a Certified Euthanasia Technician.

CET Trainer Resources

Application to Train CETs
Notification of Written Test Results
Notification of Practical Results
CET Practical Checklist
Compassion Fatigue Presentation

Approved CET Training Classes

Date	Affiliation	City/Town	Trainer	Open/Closed to Outside Applicants
January 16, 2026	Duplin County Animal Services Renewal Applicants Only	Kenansville	Margie Hunter, DVM	Closed
January 8, 2026	Jackson County Animal Shelter New Applicants Only ***CANCELED***	Sylva	Ashley Ritch	Closed

Date

Affiliation

City/Town

Trainer

Open/Closed to Outside Applicants

January 16, 2026

Duplin County Animal Services
**Renewal Applicants Only**

Kenansville

Margie Hunter, DVM

Closed

January 8, 2026

Jackson County Animal Shelter
**New Applicants Only**

*****CANCELED*****

Sylva

Ashley Ritch

Closed

Off