Urgent Appointment Request

Requesting a visit outside the current availability allows a licensed vet to review your request and try to accommodate your pet's needs

How it works

Compassionate care
when you need it most

Frequently Asked Questions

Urgent appointments are for situations where your pet is experiencing a sudden decline, visible pain, distress, or other time-sensitive end-of-life needs — and no standard appointment times are available.

These requests are most appropriate when care is needed same-day, but existing time slots don’t work or aren’t shown

No — this is not an emergency service.

Urgent requests are not designed for situations that require immediate intervention. If your pet is in critical distress, please contact a 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic.

Not immediately. Your request is sent to licensed veterinarians in your area. If one is able to help, they will reach out directly to discuss the proposed arrival time and any additional fees.

After you agree on the details, you will receive a booking link to confirm the appointment.

Response times can vary. Vets who offer flexible availability typically try to reach out as soon as they’re able — but they may be attending to other pet families or personal responsibilities before they can respond.

While many pet parents hear back within a few hours, we can’t guarantee a timeframe. We recommend continuing to explore other options until you’ve connected with a vet.

Yes, urgent appointments usually include an additional fee based on the time of day or night, your location, and the vet’s ability to accommodate. You’ll see all estimated costs before confirming your appointment.

Unfortunately, urgent appointments are not guaranteed bookings. If no vet is immediately available, your request stays open and visible to local providers — and we’ll notify you if someone is able to help.

In the meantime, we strongly recommend continuing your search for care. You can explore alternative in-home providers at: inhomepeteuthanasia.com

Yes. If a vet accepts your request, they’ll try to connect with you as soon as possible — often by text message for speed, or with a phone call when needed.

This allows you to confirm the proposed time and any added fees, and ask any questions before the booking link is sent.

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Dr. Pruett is absolutely amazing. We were blessed that she was the vet to come and be there with us. She has known DJ since she was a puppy so for her to hear a familiar voice with me in the end was one of the best blessing ever. We both knew we were in the best hands and I knew DJ would be taken care of. I can never thank her enough.

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Apr 30 2026 by Leyla K.
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I can't say enough fabulous things about Dr. Jessica Pruitt! It was a hard decision (as it always will be) when its time for our "buddies" to have to leave us:( but Dr. Jessica is so gentle and kind. She explains everything, is very patient and my Molly just warmed right up to her which made things even easier. I can't express the gratitude to Dr. Jessica enough as she made this as peaceful as can be for all of us:) Thank you Dr. Jessica!

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Sep 15 2025 by Michelle R
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Dr. Lisa Stadler was nothing short of amazing when coming into our home. She was very informative while still keeping in mind the sensitive atmosphere of the room. She was gentle, very caring and gave us time before and after every step of saying goodbye to our sweet boy. I’m what you’d call a crazy cat mom, and was very hesitant to have somebody else drive his body to get cremated but after meeting Dr. Lisa Stadler I knew he was in good hands. It’s huge for me to walk away from my pet in someone else’s arms, even after life. But she is a very well trusted heart in our home from now on. I recommend Dr. Stadler to any and all

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May 01 2026 by Jackson S.
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Dr. Katie Todd was so kind and informative. She explained the process and answered all of our questions. Our sweet girl is at peace and out of pain and I couldn't have asked for a better experience for her.

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Oct 22 2025 by Whitney Lloyd-Bays
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He did a great job. He was kind, calm, explained everything thoroughly and checked for understanding. He was clear about the process and respected our mourning. Thank you Dr. Lane.

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Apr 30 2026 by Jamie L.
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Putting my beloved Avery down was the hardest day of my life. While there is no easy way to do that, Dr. Noe made the experience so much better. From the moment she came to my house, her calm presence put everyone at ease, including my dog. She was professional, yet spoke as if she had known Avery for years. She gave us as much time as we needed to say goodbye to our baby without feeling rushed. After Avery passed, Dr. Noe gave a heartfelt speech and hugged us all. I couldn't imagine having to euthanize in any other way.

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Sep 16 2025 by Jessica Rios
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