Schedule your consultation
Choose a time that works for your family. Consultations take place by phone or Zoom from the comfort of home, without travel or a waiting room.
When you’re not sure what comes next, let’s talk it through.
Talk with an experienced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinary Technician from the comfort of home. Get thoughtful guidance on changes in your senior pet, quality of life, care options, and what may come next.
20+ years of Veterinary Nursing Experience
30 min
Focused virtual consultation
1:1
Personalized guidance for your pet
20+ years
Veterinary nursing experience
A supportive first step
When you do not know what comes next, talk it through
You may find yourself wondering: Is this change something I should be concerned about? Is my pet uncomfortable? What can I do at home? Would an in-home veterinary visit help? Could hospice or palliative care improve their comfort? How will I know when it may be time?
A virtual quality of life consultation offers a calm and supportive space to explore these questions with an experienced veterinary professional, helping you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
How it works
From uncertainty to a clearer next step
Four gentle steps, all from the comfort of your own home.
Tell us about your pet
We begin by listening to your pet’s history, diagnosis, and the changes you have been noticing. Video is optional, though seeing your pet and their surroundings may help us offer more personalized guidance.
Talk through quality of life
Together, we consider your pet’s comfort, look at possible signs of pain or decline, and talk honestly and without judgment about what the days ahead may bring.
Leave with greater clarity
By the end of the conversation, you’ll have a better understanding of your options and a thoughtful next step. That may mean monitoring at home, contacting your primary veterinarian, scheduling an in-home veterinary assessment, exploring hospice or palliative care, or discussing end-of-life care.
Who you’ll talk to
Meet Erin Coonrod, BS, RVT, CHPT
Erin is a Registered Veterinary Technician and Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Technician with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She has focused on hospice and palliative care since 2018 and works closely with the Senior Pet Vet veterinary team.
During your TeleAdvice Program consultation, Erin will take the time to understand what you're seeing at home, answer your questions, and help you make sense of your pet's changing needs. Whether you're wondering about a new symptom, quality of life, what level of veterinary care is appropriate, hospice support, or end-of-life decisions, Erin can help you understand your options and determine a thoughtful next step.
“Dr. McCaffrey is compassionate, knowledgeable, and gentle. She was sensitive to our needs, making our decisions easier.”
What we’ll cover
How a virtual consultation can help
Every conversation is shaped around your pet and the questions weighing on your family. These are some of the topics we can explore together.
Changes in appetite, mobility, behavior, sleep, bathroom habits, or daily routines can be difficult to interpret. We help you make sense of what you’re seeing and determine what may need attention.
Certified, gentle & experienced
Common questions
Questions about the TeleAdvice Program
Honest answers about what a virtual consultation can and cannot offer your family.
Yes. Erin can help you talk through changes in your pet’s quality of life and the concerns you’re seeing at home. She can provide guidance and help you organize the factors that may inform your decision, without pressure or judgment.
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More ways we can help
Senior Care Plans
Ongoing in-home veterinary care designed to monitor your senior pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life over time.
- Routine senior veterinary exams
- Bloodwork, blood pressure & health monitoring
- Tele-advice support between visits