In 2017 the IAAHPC launched the Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (CHPV) as an innovative, first-of-its-kind approach to give veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and social workers the tools they need to excel in the field of animal hospice and palliative care. This certification is a rigorous year-long process. The practitioners who receive the CHPV certification are uniquely prepared to provide outstanding care in the field of animal hospice and palliative care including end-of-life services.