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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Unfortunately we had to hire Dr Murray for the second time in 10 months. Fortunately, Dr Murray was just as kind and gentle as the first time. He gave our Bailey his time and listened to his stories. Not only did he listen he genuinely cared and engaged in asking questions about our time with both our dogs. He remembered our first dog by name and made us feel comforted in the knowledge they would be reunited. While I can never say I was happy to see him, I know that he is an excellent caretaker in the hardest moments any pet parent has to experience.

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Dr. Chandler was the best she was patient and very concerned and considerate of Abby’s care and our understanding of the process we were going to experience. Her compassion was very comforting and she provided great care to our Abby, myself and my adult children. Forever grateful Michelle Juarez

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Aug 15 2026 by Michelle J.
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Dr. Lori has a very peaceful energy! She was at our house for an hour and we never felt rushed . She made us more comfortable with in-home euthanasia. And few days later we received a hand written card from her in the mail! We highly recommend her.

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Aug 15 2026 by Evija L.
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Dr Juber was lovely, compassionate, and truly understood our family’s situation. We could not have handpicked a more supportive and professional veterinarian.

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Aug 15 2026 by Julia C.
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John was great and super professional. I appreciated all he did. It was pricey but worth the amount to not stress out my dog before she passed.

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Aug 14 2026 by Nick V.
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Dr. Alexandra was so kind and gentle with our girl - we could not have asked for a more compassionate voice as we said good bye to our baby. Thank you.

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