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Welcome to At Home Vet Services
Veterinarians serving Calgary and the Foothills
The term euthanasia originates from the greek language and translates as “a good death”. The practice of helping pet’s transition from life to death in a painless, dignified and humane way is a gift that we as veterinarians have. Saying good-bye to our faithful companions is one of the most difficult decisions we as pet owner will ever make. At Home Vet Services was established in 2010 by Dr. Kirsten MacKenzie and we are dedicated to making this transition from life to death as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
At-home euthanasia services will allow you to choose how you would like to say goodbye to your cherished and faithful companion. You and others who care for your pet may be present and allowed to grieve in the privacy of your own home. Your furry family member is able to spend his or her last moments where they are most comfortable, at home surrounded by family, friends and other family pets. Please don’t hesitate to contact the At Home Vet Team directly. We consider it an honour to help you celebrate your pet’s life as they journey from this world to the next.
The At Home Vet Team are available by appointment only. They will do their best to accommodate individual client needs and will often be able to schedule same day appointments. Services provided by At Home Vet Services on weekends and evenings after 7 pm are subject to an additional fee. Travel distance over 30 km will also be charged a travel fee.
Serving Calgary, Okotoks and the Foothills
Quality of Life phone consults
Although for many it can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, saying goodbye does not have to be a painful or frightening experience for our animal companions or our selves. Dr. Kirsten has dedicated her career to helping families through the difficult goodbye journey, and the At Home Vet team consider it a true privilege to help you at this special time. 403-990-3736
Practical tools on how to make the incredibly difficult decision to say goodbye to your beloved fur baby.
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Meet the VeterinarianCall us at 403-990-3736 to find out what our helpful and friendly Veterinary Team can do for you and your pet!
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Make An AppointmentWe will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Schedule an appointment today!
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Hospice CarePet hospice is limited to supportive care of chronically or terminally ill pets.
Meet the At Home Vet Team
Learn Who We Are
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Dr. Kirsten MacKenzieDr. Kirsten MacKenzie graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2001 and has been working as a small animal veterinarian in the Foothills since graduation. In 2010 Dr. Kirsten saw a special need in veterinary medicine and “At Home Vet Services” was born. She has been providing personalized, experienced, professional veterinary care in the comfort and privacy of her client’s homes for the past 13 years.
During her career Dr. Kirsten has helped many owners through their time of loss. Since opening her house call practice in 2010 she has seen firsthand the benefits for owners and pets of being able to say goodbye and grieve in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Dr. Kirsten has dedicated her career to helping families through this special journey.
Outside of her practice Dr. Kirsten enjoys spending time with her busy family and exploring the great outdoors.
Dr MacKenzie is a member of the following professional organizations.
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine
International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Dr. Bronwyn HiltonDr. Bronwyn Hilton grew up in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South
Africa. Here she spent her childhood showing American Saddlebred
Horses and trail riding in the diverse Cape landscape. Dr. Bronwyncompleted her degrees in genetics, biochemistry and psychology at the University of Cape Town before deciding to move to the great white north. After moving to Calgary, she worked as a research technician at the University of Calgary before deciding to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bronwyn graduated from the University of Calgary Veterinary School in 2016. She worked for a few years in mixed animal practice, followed by small animal veterinary practice, before answering her true calling of End-of-Life care. Dr. Bronwyn understands how hard it is to say goodbye to a very special pet family member and she devotes her time to helping families navigate this difficult process. In her spare time, Bronwyn can be found with her family, competing her horses for a variety of disciplines or working on the farm where she lives.
Dr. Bronwyn is a member of the following professional organizations.
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine
International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.
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