The Art of Goodbye
About
My name is Emily Piché, RVT, CHPT, CPEP, and I’ve made it my life’s work to ensure that pets, and the families who love them, have access to compassionate hospice and peaceful end-of-life care.
Since 2018, I’ve had the honour of guiding thousands of families through the emotional journey of a pet’s terminal illness and final days. At The Art of Goodbye, our focus is on family-centered care that prioritizes your pet’s comfort and quality of life above all else.
We’re here to provide you with on-demand education, tools, and resources to help you confidently recognize signs of comfort, and quality of life for your pet, so you and your family will know “when it’s time”. You don’t have to face these questions and uncertainty alone.
Our on-demand support videos offer clear, gentle guidance on what to expect, questions to ask your veterinarian, what to consider before agreeing to more testing or surgery, and how to care for a terminally ill pet. You’ll also find world-class grief and wellness resources to support your entire family.
Our pets give us a lifetime of unconditional love, this is our chance to give them the peaceful goodbye they deserve. We're here to help you every step of the way. ♥️
Credentials
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Technician (CHPT)- Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional (CPEP)
Honors & awards
The Art of Goodbye has been honoured to contribute to the global conversation around hospice and end-of-life care through a number of international speaking engagements, including:- International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (2024–2025)- Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (2025)- New Zealand Veterinary Association (2025)- Australian Veterinary Nurses Association (2025)- Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (2025)- The World Vet Podcast (2024)In addition to these meaningful opportunities, The Art of Goodbye has also been featured in several respected medical publications:- OAVT Medical Journal (2024)- Vet Practice News Magazine (2024)- Today’s Veterinary Nurse Magazine (2026 feature to come)- Top 100 Health and Wellness Innovators Magazine (Fall feature to come)In addition to her credentials, founder Emily Piché, RVT, CHPT, CPEP, helped launch one of Canada’s first veterinary hospice centers, where she served as the Assistant Medical Director. In 2021, Emily became one of North America’s first RVTs to regularly provide in-home hospice care and euthanasia services under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian, an honour and responsibility she holds with deep compassion. Since then, she has supported thousands of families through this delicate and emotional journey.