Gentle, peaceful veterinary care — right where your pet feels safest
When a pet is nearing the end of life, comfort, dignity, and peace matter more than anything else. For many families, home is the place where their pet has always felt safest — surrounded by familiar smells, favorite resting spots, and the people they love most.
CompassionVet provides in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care for pets in Wakulla County and surrounding areas, allowing families to say goodbye in a calm, loving environment, without the stress of travel or a clinical setting.
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Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia & Hospice Care for Beloved Pets
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Saying goodbye is never easy — but it can be peaceful.
At-home euthanasia allows your pet to pass gently and comfortably, free from fear or pain. There is no car ride, no rushing, no waiting room, and no pressure. We take the time needed to explain every step, answer your questions, and support both you and your pet throughout the process.
Our goal is to create a quiet, compassionate experience where your pet feels safe and deeply loved in their final moments. We do everything that we can to make a hard moment a little less hard.
Hospice & Palliative Care
For families who are not ready — or not yet sure — that it is time to say goodbye, hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, quality of life, and emotional support.
Hospice care may include:
Pain and symptom management through medications, acupuncture, laser therapy, and holistic treatments
Support for mobility challenges
Appetite and comfort support
Guidance on quality-of-life decisions
Emotional support for families experiencing anticipatory grief
We work closely with you to help you understand what your pet is experiencing and to ensure they remain as comfortable and peaceful as possible, for as long as possible.
Why Choose In-Home End-of-Life Care?
For elderly or ill pets, traveling to a veterinary clinic can increase anxiety and pain. In-home care allows:
Reduced fear and stress
Greater comfort for painful or fragile pets
Privacy and time for meaningful goodbyes
A calmer experience for the entire family
Being at home often makes a profound difference during a pet’s final moments.
Our Services
CompassionVet provides individualized end-of-life care, including:
Peaceful in-home euthanasia for dogs and cats
Hospice and palliative care consultations
Integrative pain management (medications and injections)
Acupuncture and integrative comfort therapies
Coordination of private and group cremation services
All care is provided with patience, compassion, and respect.
Service Fees
We believe in clear, upfront pricing during emotionally difficult times:
Canine in-home euthanasia: $350
Feline in-home euthanasia: $300
Private cremation: $330
Group cremation: $165
After-hours appointment fee: $150
After-hours appointments are limited and not always available, depending on scheduling and travel considerations. Please contact us to discuss availability if your situation is urgent.
Comfort & Supportive Care Services
Palliative & Comfort Care Services
Palliative Care Exam / quality-of-life examination: $200
Acupuncture (comfort-focused): $135
Laser therapy: $40 (add-on to an existing visit)
These services are often used to support comfort and quality of life when pets are not yet ready for euthanasia. Sometimes, a quality of life exam does turn into euthanasia. The doctor will explain the condition of your pet, and all options during their examinations
Managing Veterinarian: Julie O’Brien, DVM, CVA
Dr. O’Brien is the sole veterinarian at CompassionVet and provides all in-home euthanasia and hospice care personally. She has advanced training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and extensive experience supporting pets and families through end-of-life care.
Dr. O’Brien is known for her gentle approach, clear communication, and deep respect for the bond between pets and their families. Families never feel rushed and always receive compassionate, honest guidance.
Dr. O’Brien feels that she has a duty to speak up for her patients. If she feels that there are treatment options that are worth pursuing, she will provide that information. If she feels that your pet’s condition is too unstable for treatment, she will explain that as well. She will help you in making this difficult decision, and will be with you every step of the way with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
