Veterinary care,
at home.
For pets who are anxious in the clinic, seniors who can’t travel comfortably, or end-of-life care that should happen in the most peaceful setting possible, Dr. Ameis can come to you.
A calmer kind of visit
For a lot of pets, the hardest part of a vet visit is everything before the exam: the carrier, the car ride, a waiting room full of unfamiliar animals and smells. A house call removes all of it.
Dr. Ameis works at your pet’s pace, in the room where they already feel safe, and you are right there the whole time. More often than not, that means a calmer patient, a more thorough exam, and far less stress for everyone, including you.
When a house call is the right choice
Not every situation needs an exam room. These are the cases where home care actually serves your pet better.
Highly anxious pets
Dogs and cats whose stress at the clinic makes a good exam impossible. The home environment changes everything.
Senior & mobility-limited pets
Pets who struggle with car rides, stairs, or being lifted, especially those with arthritis, paralysis, or terminal illness.
End-of-life care
In-home euthanasia is one of the most meaningful services we offer. Your pet’s final moments belong at home, in your arms.
Multi-pet households
Wellness visits for households with 3+ pets where one trip is more efficient than three.
Quality-of-life consults
Honest conversations about chronic illness, decision-making, and what comes next, with the time to talk it through.
New-puppy or kitten checks
First visits in the safety of home, with vaccines and a thorough exam where your pet feels secure.
What we can do at home
House call visits handle most general practice and quality-of-life care. Some procedures still require clinic equipment or surgical sterility, and we’ll be honest about which ones.
- Physical exams and wellness checks
- Vaccines and preventive care
- Bloodwork sample collection (results within 24–48 hours)
- Pain-management and quality-of-life consultations
- In-home euthanasia and aftercare arrangements
- Subcutaneous fluids and supportive care for chronic illness
House call visits are scheduled in advance based on availability and travel range from our Melrose Ave location.
House Calls
Some of the most important visits are the ones that happen at home.
How far we travel
House calls run from our hospital at 8020 Melrose Ave. As a rule of thumb, we cover roughly a 2-3 mile radius around that location, but it is not a hard line. Depending on the day, traffic, and the time it falls in the schedule, we can often travel further. If you are just outside the usual range, ask anyway and we will let you know what is possible.
The gold circle marks our approximate 3-mile service radius around 8020 Melrose Ave.
Considering a house call?
Tell us about your pet and the situation, and we’ll let you know if it’s the right fit.