Pet CPR First Aid Certification

Sign up for our Pet First Aid Certification course to become a confident pet responder. Learn first aid techniques, triage, and more to handle pet emergencies. Be your pet's hero - enroll now!

2 year Certification

Course certifications are valid for 2 years upon completion.

Be prepared for emergencies

Knowing pet first aid and CPR can equip you to handle unexpected situations such as injuries, choking, or cardiac arrest, potentially saving your pet's life.

Promote Pet Safety

By learning how to administer first aid, you can create a safer environment for your pets and ensure their well-being in various situations.

Gain Confidence

Taking a pet first aid and CPR course instills confidence in your ability to respond effectively in emergencies, providing reassurance for both you & your companions.

All courses are in-person, lasting 4-5 hours, and tailored to address situations that pet parents or pet professionals may encounter in their daily lives.

What will I learn in the class?

Skills you will learn in one of our classes include:

  • choking management 
  • rescue breathing
  • heat and cold-related injuries
  • how to transport an injured pet
  • Learn the items to include in your pet first aid kit
  • three different pet CPR techniques
  • bleeding protocols
  • poisonings
  • insect or snake bites
  • performing a snout-to-tail assessment (for wellness or injury)

upcoming In Person classes

  • April 6th, 2025

  • May 4th, 2025

  • July 20th, 2025

  • August 3rd, 2025

  • September 7, 2025

Dates

Time

  • Start: 12:00 PM

  • End: 4:30-5 PM

  • Pups with a Purpose
    4859 S 136th St Suite 1
    Omaha, NE 68137, USA

Location

Online Classes

Hosted on the third Thursday of each month, our sessions take place from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST, allowing for extensive learning and engagement.

Classes will be held via Google Meet, students are required to bring the following items to class:

  1. A 6ft fixed length dog leash 

  2. A towel 

  3. Plush Puppy and/or cat stuffed animal to practice on (see link for an example)

  4. Snacks/drinks as needed for the duration, we will take a few breaks


As this course is online, please ensure you have the following essentials:

  • Stable internet

  • Computer/tablet

  • Updated browser

  • Audio (headphones/speakers)

  • Microphone & working webcam

  • Quiet workspace

Business Inquiries

Interested in hosting a class for your employees?
Classroom spaces provided by the organization with groups of 6 or more attendees are eligible for a 5% discount on the attendee cost.

Send us a message to coordinate.