Walking with families through their pet's final chapter.
Comfort Care, Quality-of-Life guidance, and peaceful in-home end-of-life care, delivered with compassion from beginning to end.
Available 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Our Pathway of Care
Every family's journey looks a little different. Wherever you may be along the path, we're here to walk beside you.
Quality of Life Consultation
In-Person or VirtualGentle, personalized guidance to help you understand your pet's comfort, quality of life, and the options in front of you.
Learn MoreHospice & Comfort Care
Individualized comfort care, with integrative options like acupuncture when they help, so you can make the most of your time together.
Learn MoreIn-Home Euthanasia
A peaceful, unhurried goodbye in the comfort of home, surrounded by the people your pet loves most.
Learn MoreAfter-Loss Care & Cremation
If your pet passes at home, our team can come to you. We also coordinate cremation, burial, and memorial keepsakes.
Grief Support
Continued care for you and your family as you navigate life after loss, for as long as you need it.
Learn MoreNot sure where your pet is on this pathway?
You don't have to know what you need before asking for help. Our veterinarian-developed Pathway to Care Assessment can help you understand your pet's quality of life and what your next step might look like.
Care guided by a recognized leader in veterinary hospice
All patient care is overseen by our founder, a Virginia Beach native who has practiced exclusively in hospice and palliative care for over a decade.
- Founded HRVH in 2011
- Director of Hospice & Palliative Care, Caring Pathways
- IAAHPC Board of Directors
- Advanced certifications in hospice, acupuncture & pain management
Meet Your Hampton Roads Care Team
The local team who shows up for Hampton Roads families, in person, at home.
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Tyler Carmack
Lead Veterinarian
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Lauren Barrow
Veterinarian
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Megan Staab
Veterinarian
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Christin Dean
Veterinarian
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McKenzie LeSueur
Hospice Technician
Why Families Trust Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice
A few things worth knowing about the team and standards behind every visit.
AAHA Accredited
Accreditation is earned through regular, rigorous review of our medical standards, not simply awarded.
Why This MattersFear Free Certified Veterinarians
Every veterinarian is trained to ease fear and anxiety, which matters most for pets who find visits stressful.
Caring for Hampton Roads Since 2011
Fifteen years of hospice and palliative care, so you are guided by deep, hard-earned experience.
Available 7 Days a Week
Appointments every day of the year, 9am to 7pm. Our Client Care Team answers the phone from 8am to 10pm.
Integrative Medicine at Home
Acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine, and rehabilitation, brought to your living room.
Explore Integrative CareWhat Families Are Saying
A few words from Hampton Roads families our team has been honored to walk alongside.
Guidance for Wherever You Are
A few places to start, whatever question is on your mind right now.
Is My Pet in Pain?
Pets are good at hiding discomfort. Here's what to watch for.
Read MoreNot Sure If It's Time?
Talk with one of our veterinarians by video, before deciding on next steps.
Learn MoreWhat Is Comfort Care?
Support that helps your pet stay comfortable, long before it's time to say goodbye.
Read MoreHow Do I Know When It's Time to Say Goodbye?
The signs to watch for, and guidance for making the decision that's right for your pet.
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Home
A gentle walkthrough of what an in-home visit looks like.
Read MoreGrief Support
You don't have to navigate life after loss alone.
Read MoreServing Families Throughout Hampton Roads
From Virginia Beach and Norfolk to Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News, our team comes to you.
Cities We Serve
On the far edge of our service area, or not sure if we reach you? Give us a call at (757) 474-5968 and we will talk through our availability.
See the Full Service AreaQuestions Families Often Ask
A few things families usually want to know before reaching out.
How do I know when it's time to say goodbye?
We understand this is a difficult question, and we are here to help. Our veterinarians created the Pathway to Care Assessment to help you understand which services we would recommend based on your pet's current condition.
Take the Assessment →Will my pet feel any pain or anxiety?
Our veterinarian provides gentle yet profound sedation before the euthanasia injection. Your companion will be in a deep, peaceful, pain-free sleep first.
Learn More About the Process →Should my children be there?
You know your child best, but we always recommend giving them the opportunity to say goodbye and to grieve. If a child does not want to be present, they should not be forced. Our veterinarian will explain things at an age-appropriate level and answer their questions.
See More in Our Full FAQ →What about our other pets?
We recommend that housemate pets be present. The process is calm, quiet, and peaceful, and time to say goodbye helps them avoid searching for a lost companion. If a pet would be a distraction or is anxious around guests, they can still visit afterward.
See More in Our Full FAQ →What happens to my pet afterward?
Once you have had time and privacy to say goodbye, we transport your pet to Agape Pet Services for cremation. An identification tag stays with your pet through the entire process, so your wishes are followed exactly. You may also make your own arrangements, such as burial.
See Aftercare Options →What is integrative medicine for pets?
It combines traditional Western medications and diagnostics with Eastern techniques such as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, food therapy, and herbal medications, to help aging pets without the stress of a hospital visit.
Explore Integrative Care →We're Here When You're Ready
There's no wrong time to reach out. Whether you're ready to schedule or just have questions, our team is here to walk through it with you.
Request an AppointmentExperiencing an Emergency? View Emergency Clinic Options
The below list may be useful in the unfortunate circumstance that your pet is experiencing a crisis and HRVH is not available to immediately assist you. This list is not inclusive of all 24-hour veterinary emergency options but can be a helpful resource during an emergency.
Virginia Beach
- Bay Beach Emergency (757) 427-3214 2476 Nimmo Pkwy #101, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- VEST (Veterinary Emergency & Specialty of Tidewater) (757) 841-8378 6095 Indian River Rd, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
- Ally Urgent Veterinary Care (757) 900-2559 521 Old Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Blue Pearl Town Center Urgent Care (757) 499-5463 364 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- Vets Now Urgent Care (757) 301-2915 3296 Dam Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
- Furgent Care Urgent Care (757) 656-5650 5425 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Chesapeake
- Hampton Roads Veterinary Urgent Care (757) 271-4669 676 Battlefield Blvd N, Suite B, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Suffolk
- The COVE (Center of Veterinary Expertise) (757) 935-9111 6550 Hampton Roads Pkwy #113, Suffolk, VA 23435
Yorktown
- PARC (Peninsula Animal Referral Center) (757) 874-8115 1120 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693
Williamsburg
- Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (757) 703-0199 5295 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Richmond
- Virginia Veterinary Centers (804) 353-9000 3312 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Please confirm hours and services directly with each clinic. See our full Emergency Clinics & Helpful Links page.
Poison concerns? The ASPCA Poison Control 24-hour hotline is (888) 426-4435. A fee applies to open a phone consult, so please have a credit card ready.