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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Hear from pet parents like you

Overall service rating from over 6324+ reviews

Kind and compassionate. Jaime made us feel comfortable throughout the process. She explained how it would be done, also went over the keepsakes available for my dog Precious. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.

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May 25 2026 by Alina R.
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Dr. Thomason was so supportive and helpful during such an incredibly hard time. I can't say enough about what an amazing vet she is. RIP Lovely Lolita

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Sep 14 2025 by Karina Elias
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Dr. Pilago showed so much care and compassion when we had to make the painful decision to put our handsome pup Rodney to sleep. I highly recommend her.

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Sep 14 2025 by Suzi Brown
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Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest things a family can go through, and we are so grateful for the compassion and kindness shown by Dr. Kerri during this difficult time. This was the second time we asked her to come to our home, and once again she made such a heartbreaking moment feel peaceful, gentle, and full of dignity. She treated him with such care and gave our family the time, comfort, and support we needed. Being able to say goodbye at home, surrounded by love, meant everything to us. Her calm presence and genuine compassion will never be forgotten. Thank you for helping our sweet boy pass peacefully and for showing so much empathy during one of the hardest days for us. We truly cannot recommend her enough.

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May 22 2026 by Kym N.
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Dr Lydia was very helpful with getting Buster through his crossing. She is ver compassionate and understanding. We felt extremely comfortable with her. It was like we had know her for some time. Would highly recommend Dr Lydia for a pet parents that are facing the toughest decision about their pet.

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May 26 2026 by Albert T.
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Dr. Lisa made herself available for a last-minute urgent call for us and she couldn’t have been more lovely and caring. This is obviously a challenging and sad time for anyone in the position to call. She treated it with reverence and kindness. Feel lucky to have had her.

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Sep 16 2025 by Gillian Shure
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