Dr. MacDonald was very caring and gentle. She treated us and our pet with respect and kindness and compassion. We greatly appreciate your help.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Serving the Greater Austin Area
Pets are not our whole lives…. but make our lives whole.
Appointments Available 7 Days a Week
Closed December 21st, 24th - 26th
Our next available appointment is Sunday, December 22nd.
Complete our Contact Form to quickly receive accurate pricing and/or book an appointment.
We answer submissions almost immediately.
Our veterinarians are fully COVID vaccinated. See FAQs.
We Come To You
You want your pet to be comfortable at home with you in his last moments. You want her to feel your reassuring touch. You want him to be on his soft, comfortable bed. You want these last moments to be stress-free, peaceful, and in familiar surroundings.
Dr. Maggie and her Care Team understand this. Compassionate Pet Vet is dedicated to honoring beloved pets in their last moments through in-home pet euthanasia.
We know that your decision to euthanize your beloved pet was not an easy one. Know that the Compassionate Pet Vet Care Team is here to assist you, so that your beloved friend experiences dignity and love in their last moments in accordance with your wishes.
Submissions via our contact form are answered immediately with pricing and scheduling information. Follow-up concerns are answered as soon as possible during business hours (9am-4pm 7 days/week).
The Personal Touch
Availability
The Compassionate Pet Vet Veterinarians work on an appointment-only basis and are available 7 days/week. We are generally booked 24 hours in advance but also have openings for same-day appointments. Submissions via our contact form are answered immediately with pricing and scheduling information.
Please take into consideration when booking an appointment that if your beloved friend is in dire distress and in need of immediate assistance; it may be better to seek emergency care so that he or she is not unduly suffering.
Meet Dr. Maggie
Hello, my name is Dr. Maggie MacDonald, founder of Compassionate Pet Vet. In 2001, I graduated from veterinary school and started working in a busy general practice. For seven years, I helped numerous families say goodbye to their pets in the same exam rooms I grew to know and love these pets and their families. I provided all sorts of care when they were sick, injured, or in need of regular preventive care.
When it came time for that final goodbye-visit, however, I felt that I could provide something better. The more I thought about it, several facts became abundantly clear to me:
- For many pets who are near end-of-life, it is extremely difficult, painful, or impossible for them to get into and out of a car.
- Many pets near end-of-life are feeling nauseous and that feeling can be worsened with motion.
- Many pets near end-of-life experience pain to the touch and would prefer to be touched as little as possible.
- Many pets (not only those who are near end-of-life) find the veterinary clinic to be a terrifying space. This may be due to the fact that most of their experiences at a clinic involve getting poked and prodded. The smells and sounds of other anxious animals found in clinic settings are also very alarming to many pets.
- Many pet parents would prefer to avoid a sterile, clinical atmosphere when having to say goodbye to their beloved family member.
As the facts became clear to me, so did the solution. I could provide something that would make this last visit better. Compassionate Pet Vet was created based on this commitment.
Testimonials
On behalf of all my family I want thank all the personnel from Compassionate Vet. Dr. Maggie arrived just in time for our pup Flaco
Dr. Maggie was so empathetic, thoughtful, and kind when she helped us say goodbye to our beloved senior dog, Clooney. She made a very difficult
