Certification Course Announcement for CAETs
Download CAET Training Brochure – March 20, 2026
The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the next CAET certification course has been scheduled.
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm (completion time may vary) Place: Louisiana SPCA, New Orleans (for presentation, written exam, and practical exam) 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114 – click here for map & directions Fees: Total ($205) – Application $25; Course $80; Exam $50; Initial Certificate $50
DEADLINE to Submit ALL Application Material is Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Participants will be limited to the first 20 applicants. Only persons who have completed this course and passed the examinations can be fully certified as a CAET to perform euthanasia with sodium pentobarbital and be eligible to obtain controlled substance permits from state and federal agencies in order to purchase and maintain controlled substances. If your animal control facility uses sodium pentobarbital for euthanasia of animals, your employees need to possess an active CAET certification to perform euthanasia without a licensed veterinarian on the premises. It is strongly recommended that applicants for the certification course be familiar with basic CAET procedures before taking the CAET course.
To sign up for the course, one must carefully read the instructions and submit the online application at www.lsbvm.org/app-caet. When completing the online application, the following supplemental documents must be submitted in the LBVM Application Portal: (1) a passport-size photo; (2) payment of all applicable fees; (3) a copy of applicant’s valid driver’s license or a copy of applicant’s birth certificate; and (4) a copy of applicant’s high school diploma or GED certificate or official transcript from institution of higher learning. The applicant is also responsible for completing the background check process with the Louisiana State Police per the applicable instructions and forms on the website and have the documents submitted directly to the LBVM by the March 5th deadline. If you have any questions, please contact the Board office at 225-925-6620. Each person registering for the course will receive more information prior to the course date. The course handbook will be made available to applicants electronically at least two weeks prior to the course.