End-of-Life Care
Ensuring your pet’s journey is as stress-free and peaceful as possible.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Compassionate End-Of-Life Veterinary Care
Our pets love us unconditionally, bring laughter and joy into our lives, and become part of our families. Our final gift to them is to provide a stress-free, peaceful good-bye, all within the comfort of your own home. My purpose and sincerest intent is to provide in-home pet euthanasia service, support, and guidance for you, your family, and your pet.
– Kaitlyn Hemsley, DVM
Schedule an Appointment
Speak Directly with the Vet
Quality-of-Life Tele-Advice
Euthanasia Consent Form
Peaceful, stress-free passing surrounded by family and friends.
Why choose in-home euthanasia?
- Allows friends and family to be present
- Eliminates the need to transport your pet, which can be difficult and/or distressful
- Grieving in private
- Enables you to set an atmosphere (candles, music, pictures, etc.) that is right for you and your family
- Ability to choose location (favorite bed, outdoors, etc)
- Home burial convenience
- Privacy afterwards
- Other pets can be present, if desired
Saying goodbye is a difficult decision and one that doesn’t have to be made alone.
Saying Goodbye: How do I know when it’s time?
You may be preparing for the future or you may know that it’s time to say good-bye to your beloved pet. My purpose and sole reason for starting House Call Vet RVA is to provide in-home, private end-of-life care in the comfort of your own home.
- Assessing Your Pet’s Quality of Life
- How to Tell if Your Cat is in Pain
- How to Tell if Your Dog is in Pain
- How Will I Know? Assessing Quality of Life and Making Difficult Decisions for your Pet
- Fetch-A-Cure’s Pet Cancer Library
- Virtual quality of life assessments
- In-home quality of life assessments
- Speak with a veterinarian now (prompts a phone call)
What to Expect
The Appointment
Saying goodbye is difficult decision and one that doesn’t have to be made alone.
- Dr. Hemsley will explain the entire procedure upon arrival.
- If you have any questions, please ask, Dr. Hemsley is there to provide a peaceful passing for your pet as well as guidance for you and your family.
- You, your family & pet will dictate the pace of the appointment.
- The process itself is very peaceful.
- Dr. Hemsley will administer a sedative/pain medication. After the injection is administered, your pet will become fully relaxed usually within 5-10 minutes.
- Once your pet is relaxed, Dr. Hemsley will administer the euthanasia medication intravenously. This provides for a humane, painless, and peaceful passing.
- Dr. Hemsley will let you know once your pet has passed.
- You may spend as much or as little time with them and please let Dr. Hemsley know if you’d prefer privacy or company.
- Many of our clients that want Dr. Hemsley to stay and provide support after will ask questions and/or share stories. This is encouraged.
- The last step will depend on your choice of aftercare. Dr. Hemsley will transport your pet from your home for you if cremation services are desired.
Aftercare Services
Cremation Services
- Your pet will be transported your pet to the crematorium for you.
- Cremation fees are in addition to the in-home euthanasia fee & travel fee.
- Dr. Hemsley does not arrive with an assistant. Therefore, if your pet weighs more than 50 pounds, she may ask for assistance moving your pet.
- In the event additional assistance is needed moving your pet, outside your availability, please let us when scheduling your appointment.
- Additional help can be coordinated.
- Please see the pricing chart at the bottom of this page for fees.
Additional Fees May Apply To:
- Clay paw or nose print(s).
- If assistance is required to transport your pet.
- Appointments that are scheduled on certain holidays.
- Agape offers a variety of Urns & Pet Keep-Sakes.
- If you would like to choose a custom urn or purchase keepsakes, please visit Agape Pet Services website prior to your pet’s appointment.
TeleAdvice Consultation
Schedule a one-on-one virtual visit directly with Dr. Hemsley to discuss your pet’s quality of life.
Seeing your beloved companion struggling because of age or illness is heartbreaking. Your pet may be having some good days and bad days. Understanding what they are experiencing and what to expect from certain conditions can be difficult. We are here to help guide you through this difficult time. A virtual visit (via Zoom) between you and Dr. Hemsley will provide you the opportunity to ask questions about your pet’s condition, objectively determine their quality of life, discuss previous diagnoses & testing. Dr. Hemsley will help guide you through developing a palliative care and/or end-of-life plan.
*Please note, due to state law, there are limitations to what Dr. Hemsley can provide. An in-home consultation may be recommended to better assist you and your pet. Dr. Hemsley cannot prescribe or re-new any medications without performing a physical exam.
Pricing & Services
Home Euthanasia $250 + Travel Fee
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Urgent appointment requests
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Same-day appointment requests
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Appointments scheduled on certain holidays
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Custom Urns
Private Cremation
Communal Cremation
Hospice & Palliative Care
Pet Hospice & Palliative Care is for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease, have an unknown, debilitating disease, or when a potentially curative treatment has failed. The pet’s quality of life & pain management, as well as client’s goals and beliefs are discussed. Dr. Hemsley will review your pet’s medical records and perform an examination to advise a treatment care plan best suited for your pet and family. Some pets may benefit from alternative modalities such as acupuncture, please let us know if you are interested in incorporating this into your pet’s care plan by filling out our Hospice & Palliative Care Form.
Home Euthanasia $250 + Travel Fee
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Urgent appointment requests
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Same-day appointment requests
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Appointments scheduled on certain holidays
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Custom Urns
Private Cremation
Communal Cremation
Hospice & Palliative Care
Pet Hospice & Palliative Care is for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease, have an unknown, debilitating disease, or when a potentially curative treatment has failed. The pet’s quality of life & pain management, as well as client’s goals and beliefs are discussed. Dr. Hemsley will review your pet’s medical records and perform an examination to advise a treatment care plan best suited for your pet and family. Some pets may benefit from alternative modalities such as acupuncture, please let us know if you are interested in incorporating this into your pet’s care plan by filling out our Hospice & Palliative Care Form.
We also offer virtual Quality-of-Life Assessments: $150/45 minutes