For families who want their pet’s final moments to be in the comfort of familiar surroundings, Midtown Veterinary Hospital offers in-home end-of-life care in Victoria, BC. Our veterinarian comes to you, bringing compassionate care directly to your home so that your pet can rest peacefully on their bed, their favorite spot, or wherever they feel most at ease. There is no car ride, no unfamiliar environment, just the people and the home they love, with gentle, unhurried care from our team.
Our veterinarian will arrive at your home at the scheduled time and take as long as needed to allow your family to be present and at ease. The visit is conducted at your pace. You may choose to have family members present, including children, and we support whatever level of involvement feels right. There is no clinical rush. Our focus is entirely on your pet's comfort, your family's needs, and making this the most peaceful experience it can be. Following the visit, our team is available to support you with any questions and to coordinate aftercare arrangements.
Following an in-home visit, our team handles the transition to aftercare on your behalf. We will discuss your preferred aftercare option before the visit so that arrangements are already in place. Private cremation allows your pet's ashes to be returned to you. Communal cremation provides a respectful farewell without the return of ashes. Memorial products including paw print impressions, urns, jewelry, and keepsake boxes can be arranged at or after the time of your visit. Our team coordinates everything so that you and your family can focus on being together and supporting each other.
Families who choose in-home end-of-life care often select private cremation so that their pet's ashes can be returned to them. Ashes are returned in a dignified container and can be kept in your home, placed in a meaningful location, or incorporated into a memorial product of your choosing. We will confirm the expected timeframe for your pet's ashes to be returned and keep you informed throughout the process. Private cremation is available as part of any in-home end-of-life care arrangement.
Communal cremation is also available for families who choose in-home care. Your pet will be cared for with full dignity following the visit, and our team will coordinate the process on your behalf. Ashes are not returned individually with communal cremation. This option is chosen by families for whom a respectful farewell without the return of ashes feels right. There is no better or worse choice. We support and respect whatever decision your family makes.
To speak with our team about in-home end-of-life care for your pet in Victoria, call Midtown Veterinary Hospital at (778) 775-8387. We are here to answer your questions and schedule a visit that works for your family. You can also reach us at https://petportal.vet/midtown-veterinary-hospital/appointment/request.
