Validated clinical metrology instruments are readily available; however, they are highly underutilized. This session will discuss the variations of acute pain, chronic pain, and quality of life tools available for dogs and cats. The audience will also learn easy ways to incorporate into everyday use to streamline pain management protocols in your practice. Learning Objectives: 1. Gain understanding about clinical metrology instruments and why they are important 2. Become familiar with common acute and chronic pain clinical metrology instruments 3. Gain confidence in developing consistent pain management assessments in your practice.