Here for you
We understand that saying goodbye to your dear friend can be difficult and painful. We are here to help make the end of life process as comfortable and smooth as possible for you and your pet.
About Us
Kelly Chandler has been practicing as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for over 35 years, now specializing in hospice and palliative care.
She is dedicated to helping families find the best quality of life possible for their pets as they journey through their twilight years.
Hours and Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm
Outside of normal business hours, phone calls, texts and emails may still be returned. Weekends and early/late appointments may be available for an additional fee.
Our Services
Visit Our Prices page for a detailed overview of service fees
Consultations
We offer virtual and in person consultations to discuss your pet's needs and figure out how we can best be of assistance.
Hospice & Pain Management
Our Hospice and Pain Management services focus on ensuring comfort and quality of life, offering compassionate care tailored to each animal's needs. Treatments may include acupuncture, laser therapy, and herbal medicine.
In-Home Euthanasia
When a family does decide it is time to say goodbye to their beloved friend, we offer in-home euthanasia to ensure you and your pet can share this difficult moment together, peacefully, in the comfort of your home.
Coverage Area
We are based in Auburn, California, and serve the surrounding communities.
To see if you are located in our normal coverage area, please view our Coverage Area page or Contact Us.
Additional Resources
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“Thank you for all you did for Nugget and us. The acupuncture and herbal medicines for pain management gave him some wonderful extra months with us. Your caring support for Gloria and me made negotiating his final months much easier. Having him able to go peacefully to sleep in his favorite sunny spot on the deck with us and his kitty buddies there was a great final gift to give him. You are a great blessing in the world. ”
Kim & Gloria Woodward
Nugget
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“Love Always, says it all. I have been lucky enough to have this very caring and knowledgeable Veterinarian care for my dogs, Sadie and Sandi. Dr Chandler used a combination of acupuncture, laser treatment, Chinese herbs and conventional therapy to treat them. Sadly Sadie could not be saved, but Dr Chandler was there to provide a loving and gentle end of life option for my girl in the comfort of our home with her family and no stress or fear for Sadie. Dr Chandler is still providing care for Sandi and I am convinced that Sandi would not be doing as well as she is without Dr Chandler’s care. ”
Denise Kelly
Sandi
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“I am so appreciative for all of the wonderful care my dogs have received from Kelly over the past 7 years. Her kindness and commitment to helping animals shines through-our dogs adore her and get so excited every time they see her. Kelly has helped keep our pups comfortable through many challenging illnesses and helped us make difficult decisions when it was time to say goodbye. Her experience and compassion helped make our darkest days as peaceful as possible. We are so lucky to have found her. ”
Sue Rodriguez-Pastor
Izzy
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“Dr. Chandler came into our lives when our beloved dog, Joe could no longer climb the stairs to our room or get into the car. Dr. Chandler’s expertise in acupuncture, laser treatments and herbal supports provided in the comfort of our living room were healing to both Joe and us. Joe quickly improved. The photo I’ve enclosed was caught on our security camera. Joe is in a full leap chasing the deer! Because of Dr. Chandler, we had a wonderful extra year and a half with a wonderful, unforgettable dog!”
Ingrid D'Ambrogi
Joe
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