***Please be aware, we are not an emergency or urgent care on-call mobile veterinarian. If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury please contact your local or emergency veterinary hospital.***
We created Heart of Maine Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC with both you and your pet in mind. Our goal is to bring high-quality, affordable veterinary care right to your door. We currently provide services for dogs and cats, including routine wellness exams, vaccinations, sick appointments, home euthanasia, end-of-life care, and more. Our team ensures that your pet receives thorough, compassionate care. We treat your pets like family because we understand how important they are to you.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the convenience of our mobile veterinary services.
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How it Works
Call or text us to schedule an appointment. Since we are a small, two-person business, please leave a voicemail, and we’ll do our best to return your call within 24 busines hours. We provide all non-surgical services in the comfort of your home. For more details about our services, service areas, and pricing, please visit our Services and Pricing page.
Why Choose Mobile Veterinary Services?
Choosing a mobile veterinarian offers many benefits. Pets often experience stress in a traditional veterinary clinic due to unfamiliar noises, scents, other pets, and people. A mobile vet alleviates much of this anxiety by providing services in the comfort of your pet’s home. If you have multiple pets, it’s often more convenient to have us see them all at the same time—plus, we know traveling with multiple pets can be stressful for you, too! Let us take the stress out of “going to the vet” by coming to YOU. Bringing a veterinarian to your home also gives us the opportunity to observe your pet’s behavior in their everyday environment, allowing us to make more personalized recommendations. We are here for you at every stage of your pet’s journey—from the moment they enter your life to the moment you must say goodbye. Our mission is to ensure your pet lives their best life.
Why is an exam required for vaccinations or medications?
Your pet is due for their annual vaccinations. We only vaccinate healthy animals, so we require a veterinary exam to ensure your pet is in good health and can safely receive vaccines. Since rabies poses a human health risk, your veterinarian must administer the rabies vaccine after a physical exam to confirm your pet’s well-being.
If your pet needs a refill for their medications. Be aware that state law requires veterinarians, like all doctors, to perform a recent or annual exam before refilling prescriptions. This law ensures that your pet’s medications are appropriate and effective. Sometimes, we may need to adjust your pet’s medication, and only a physical exam (and possibly bloodwork) can determine that.
If your pet is showing symptoms like coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or diarrhea. These signs can have many potential causes. Without a thorough in-person exam and knowledge of your pet’s history, it’s easy to misinterpret symptoms, which could worsen their condition. A complete exam and, when necessary, diagnostics are essential for properly diagnosing and treating your pet’s illness.
If your pet is injured. Avoid giving them human medications, as many—especially anti-inflammatories—are toxic to animals. Our veterinarian can prescribe safe medications, but an exam is necessary to create a tailored treatment plan.
Even if your pet seems perfectly healthy. A veterinary exam can reveal hidden health concerns. Annual physical exams often uncover important issues that may not be visible on the surface. Early detection can sometimes save your pet’s life and help ensure a longer, happier life.
Our veterinarian is highly trained and continually updates their knowledge to keep your pets healthy.
We recommend scheduling an annual wellness exam to stay proactive about your pet’s health. For senior pets, scheduling exams every six months is a good idea.
Maine Law for Veterinary Services
In order to practice veterinary medicine, a veterinarian must be engaged in a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists when a veterinarian:
1. Engaged by client. Has been engaged by the client;
2. Assumed responsibility. Has assumed responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the patient;
3. Knowledge of patient. Has sufficient knowledge of the patient to initiate a preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the patient and has personal knowledge of the keeping and care of the patient as a result of:
A. A timely examination of the patient by the veterinarian; or
B. A medically appropriate and timely visit or visits by the veterinarian to the patient while that patient is under the care
of the veterinarian’s practice;
4. Follow-up evaluation. Is readily available for follow-up evaluation or has arranged for veterinary emergency coverage and continuing care and treatment; and
5. Records. Maintains patient records.
Give us a call to schedule your pet(s) exam(s) today!