Veterinary Attendant
Sometimes it’s tough getting an appointment with the veterinarian, and if an available appointment time does not fit into your schedule or you’re simply out of town, Eden Pet Care can help. Or perhaps you are available, but need some assistance with your pet or the process.
With my experience working in veterinary medicine, both as a veterinary technician and a hospital manager, this service may be of great value to a pet parent who can’t be there for an appointment or needs help/guidance with the appointment and follow-through at home. I will be there to help ensure effective communication, help with understanding the medical options presented to you, and help you retain the information (statistics say we only remember 30% of what our doctors tell us). The goal is to help the overall process go smoothly and result in the best possibly outcome for your pet, all the while maintaining a positive relationship with your veterinarian.
Veterinary Appointment Attendant - Without You
$75
for 1.5 hours
Pet transport to the vet, and my attendance and assistance with the appointment
Includes a pre-and-post-appointment consultation
Depending on your availability to be involved in the process, I will act as your representative and communicate with your veterinarian about your pet’s reason for the visit, medical options, cost estimates, paperwork, post-appointment plans, etc. (See policies page regarding veterinary visits when a pet parent is unavailable by phone during the process)
A few important policies
It is required that your veterinarian be made aware that you will not be present for this appointment, and arrange the plan for payment ahead of time. Eden Pet Care will not be responsible for your pet’s medical bills.
If an appointment lasts longer than anticipated, I will first communicate with you and also do my best to stay as long as I can. There will be a fee of $1/minute of extra time. However, if I do not have additional availability, I may request that the veterinarian allow your pet to be “dropped off” or “admitted” so that they can continue working with your pet. If this were to occur, it will be your responsibility to arrange for your pet to be picked up from the veterinarian or you can utilize my pet taxi service if available. Often times your veterinarian will do their best to accommodate any time constraints if they are simply made aware of them.
See Pet Taxi page for important policy information.
Veterinary Appointment Attendant - With You
$60
for 1.5 hours
I can either meet you at your home to help get your pet in the car or meet you at your veterinarian
This also includes a pre-and-post-appointment consultation
If you are able to be there for your pet’s appointment, but would like assistance with anything you may need regarding this appointment, I can attend the appointment with you. This service could include helping you get your pet into and our of your car, help with understanding treatment options presented to you, ask the veterinarian additional questions that may not cross your mind, and provide guidance on how we can best ensure the veterinarians recommendations can be followed at home.
A few important policies
If an appointment lasts longer than anticipated, I will do my best to stay as long as I can if necessary. There will be a fee of $1/minute of extra time. If I do not have additional availability, I will be unable to stay, but will still be able to have the post-appointment consultation with you. If you believe it to be possible this dilemma could occur, this service may not be a good option for you. However, often times your veterinarian will do their best to accommodate any time constraints if they are simply made aware of them.
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Be aware that my goal is to support your relationship with your veterinarian, and assist you in evaluating and following your veterinarian’s recommendations to the best of your ability. During this process, if asked whether or not I agree or disagree with a veterinarian, I will be unable to answer that question and will recommend following his or her recommendations from the options presented.
Rainbow Bridge Escort
$75
My deepest sympathies to you if you’re having to consider putting your pet to sleep. If you’re unable to be present for this difficult part of the goodbye process, I can be there for you. From my own personal experience with this as well as my years in veterinary medicine, I know how the process works and I will be there the entire time to advocate for your pet and make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible. One of the main ways to do this, which is understandably very tough for pet parents, is to contain my own emotions the entire time. Animals can sense our emotions and in order to help our pets not feel sudden fear or stress, it’s helpful to maintain a sense of calmness and positivity despite the situation. I will also bring a highly tasty treat (perhaps some chicken nuggets!) to give your pet a dose of pure joy as I stay with him or her until the very end
Includes a virtual consultation prior to the service
If you need help arranging the entire process, I am happy to discuss the option for additional concierge services
A few important policies
This veterinary appointment and euthanasia service must be pre-approved with your veterinarian beforehand and a euthanasia consent form signed by the pet owner on the account at the vet’s office. If you are out of town or unable to sign this form, some veterinarians may authorize your consent over the phone. It is important that your veterinarian is already aware of what has been going on medically with your pet and is ready to move forward with your wishes without further discussion.
Once the appointment is scheduled, part of this process will involve me confirming the appointment with your veterinarian, simply to ensure they know that a non-owner is bringing your pet for such an important appointment and that paperwork have been finalized.
These steps are so important because the last thing a grieving pet parent wants is a phone call from the vet’s office after you’ve already said your goodbyes, or worse, your pet returning to you after this whole process because a veterinarian was unable to move forward.