Making the most difficult time just a little bit easier.
Making the most difficult time just a little bit easier.
My name is Dr. Suzanna Vaino, and I have been working in the veterinary profession since I was 16 years old. I have done everything from mopping the kennel room floor at the local animal shelter, to owning and operating my own full-service veterinary hospital. I have had a long and varied career, and am forever grateful for the opportunity to be a veterinarian.
Doorway to Heaven is my way of giving back to all of the clients and pets who have made this decades-long journey possible for me. I want to be able to slow down and be there for my patients and their families who are going through this final and very important life stage. There is a simple fact: Every life ends in death. But it doesn't have to end in suffering.
When I visit your home to help you and your pet make this transition, I am hoping this allows you the freedom to pay attention to the smaller things. I try to give you the time you need to understand and go through the process of "humane euthanasia," while still appreciating and enjoying what life we do have--both our own and that of our animal companions. I don't see twenty appointments in a day, like I did in the past. I only see one or two now, so that I can focus on bringing a certain level of simplicity, peace, and comfort to a sad time.
Prices are: Cats $250; Dogs $300 up to 25lbs; $325 26-40lbs; $350 41lbs to 65lbs; $375 66lbs to 85lbs; $400 86lbs to 110lbs; $425 and up for over 110lbs (please call for accurate pricing for dogs over 110lbs). Keep in mind that this is a general price guide; please contact me for an exact quote, which could be lower or higher depending on the situation.
I do charge a travel fee depending on how far you are from my house. For up to 19 DRIVING minutes each way (not miles--actual driving minutes per Google Maps) there is no travel fee. For 20-29 driving minutes, the travel fee is $125, for 30-39 driving minutes, the travel fee is $250, and for 40-49 minutes, the travel fee is $375. Note that I am unable to serve your needs for driving distances of more than 49 minutes in each direction.
Many of my clients elect to simply bury their pet's remains at home. However if cremation is desired, there are two local pet crematories. You can either have the crematory pick up remains as soon as we're finished, or you can bring remains to the crematory yourself. In Atlantic County, I recommend Rainbow Bridge http://www.rainbowbridgepetcrematory.com In Cape May County, I recommend Pets at Peace http://www.petsatpeacenj.com
You can only spend your last moments with your pet once, and I will do everything within my power to help you make the most of this time. From helpful suggestions that I've seen other clients enjoy in the past, to always doing my best to accomodate your requests--I will be there for you.
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