Click here to read our COVID-19 protocol.
Throughout this global pandemic, House Call Vet RVA has continued to provide an essential service for pets & pet parents requesting in-home veterinary care. In order to continue to do so, we have adopted the following policies and protocols.

  • As of 11/19/2020, ALL communication must be done through our WEBSITE. Please visit our commonly used forms page to fill out and submit the appropriate form.
  • If you are unsure of which form to choose, please visit our contact page to submit your request or question.
  • Appointment requests, questions, and all other communications will not be answered through email or phone calls.
  • However, requests submitted through the website will be answered in a timely manner. This is a CRITICAL and necessary change in order for us to continue to provide in-home veterinary care.

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your understanding,

Kaitlyn Hemsley, DVM
House Call Vet RVA, PLLC

House Call Vet RVA is an ambulatory facility and does not provide emergency veterinary care, nor is veterinary care offered outside of a scheduled appointment time.

About Us

APPOINTMENT

Low-Stress, In-Home, Integrative Care

A visit from a veterinarian should be a treat for your pet, not a chore. Dr. Hemsley’s compassion for animals and dedication to improving her patient’s overall well-being provided the foundation for starting her house call practice. A trip to the vet clinic can be very stressful for both you and your pet! In our younger & older patients (or immunocompromised), there is a higher risk for disease transmission at a vet clinic. Additionally, having a veterinarian come to your house can provide valuable information about your pet’s condition based on their environment and/or natural behaviors.

My compassion for animals and dedication to improving my patient’s overall well-being provided the foundation for my house call practice. A trip to the vet clinic can be very stressful for both you and your pet! In our younger & older patients (or immunocompromised), there is a higher risk for disease transmission at a vet clinic. Additionally, having a veterinarian come to your house can provide valuable information about your pet’s condition based on their environment and/or natural behaviors (which is easier to see while they are in the comforts of their over the home. A mobile veterinarian can provide many of the same services your local veterinary clinic offers (with some exceptions).

 

Dr. Kaitlyn Hemsley, DVM, CVA

Dr. Kaitlyn Hemsley, DVM, CVA

Dr. Kaitlyn Hemsley, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian / Owner

Dr. Kaitlyn Hemsley grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia. She graduated from vet school from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and has worked in both emergency medicine and general practice. Over the past two years, Dr. Hemsley has broadened her knowledge to incorporate both Eastern & Western medicine into her daily practices. She earned her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture at The Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Dr. Hemsley’s goal is to improve and support your pet’s overall well-being and provide convenience and consistency through flexible scheduling and personalized care.

In her free time, Dr. Hemsley enjoys hiking, gardening, spending time with family, and relaxing with her pets. She has a dog named Ava and a cat named Laird.

Our Wonderful Staff

Elmo

Purr-fessional Moral Support Coach

About Elmo

Elmo, named after her (human) nephew’s favorite Sesame Street character, keeps our team running strong. While she purrfers to stay “behind the scenes”, her pawsitivity & gentle nature boosts our team morale each and every day! In her free time, she loves sitting on her window ledge and watch people walk by & is fascinating by the insect and other critters in the “great outdoors!”

Laird

Paw-blic Relations Manager

About Laird

Laird is gifted with an outgoing personality. His spunk and charm make him the perfect guy to manage the monthly newsletter: “Laird’s Letters”. As you can imagine, Laird stays very busy. Even in his free time, he makes it a priority to lounge across all paperwork & documents. Laird also enjoys chasing Elmo & attending to his indoor catnip & cat grass Aerogarden.