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
June 13, 2025	Forsyth County Animal Shelter New & Renewal Applicants	Winston-Salem	Katherine Fanning, DVM	Closed
June 2 & 3, 2025	Johnston County Animal Shelter New & Renewal Applicants	Smithfield	Ralph Houser, DVM	Open (Renewal Applicants Only) Closed (New Applicants)
May 14, 2025	Henderson County Animal Services Center Renewal Applicants Only	Hendersonville	Beverly Hargus, DVM	Closed
May 6 & May 7, 2025	Brunswick Co Sheriff's Office APS New & Renewal Applicants	Supply	Belinda Musgrove	Open

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