Comfort always comes first
Every exam, treatment, and conversation begins with how your pet feels. We take gentle steps to ease pain, fear, and stress while protecting their comfort and dignity.
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Tender, expert care for your pet’s golden years
Comfort-focused veterinary care, brought directly to your senior pet at home.
Trusted by 1,500+ local families, working alongside your family vet
5-star
rated by local pet families
1,500+
families supported through hospice and end-of-life care
2018
providing in-home senior pet care
- CHPV Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinarian
- Featured by The New York Times Wirecutter as a trusted senior pet care expert
“The most difficult day of our lives was made easier by the love and compassion of Dr. McCaffrey.”
How can we support you?
A gentle path of compassionate care, personalized for your pet
Palliative Medicine
Comfort-focused veterinary care for senior pets and pets living with serious or chronic illness. Care begins with an in-home Quality of Life consultation, where we assess your pet’s comfort, needs, and goals and help determine the best path forward.
- Quality of Life consultation and individualized care plan
- Pain and symptom management
- Support for mobility and daily comfort
A short film
Veterinary care, reimagined for senior pets
Hear from our founder and medical director about a different approach to senior pet care, centered on comfort, quality of life, and caring for pets where they feel most at ease.
What you’ll see
Care that starts with your pet
Every pet is different. We take the time to understand their health, comfort, daily life, and the things that matter most to your family.
Comfort focused care
Our care is centered on helping senior pets feel their best, with thoughtful recommendations tailored to their changing needs.
Guidance for your family
We help you understand what’s changing, what options are available, and what the next step might look like, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Why families choose us
Care that comforts pets and their people
Families return to Senior Pet Vet because our care feels steady, personal, and deeply kind, both for their pets and for the people who love them.
Guidance without pressure
We take time to listen, explain your options and help you understand what each choice may mean for you and your pet. Our role is to give you the information and support you need to make decisions with confidence.
Alongside your family veterinarian
We work closely with the veterinarian who already knows and cares for your pet, adding another layer of thoughtful senior care and support.
In your home, on your terms
Senior pets often feel safest at home, surrounded by the people and places they love. We bring expert care to your living room, without the stress of carriers, waiting rooms, or unfamiliar surroundings.
How it works
Start where you are
Whether you’d like to talk things through first or you’re ready for in-home care, we’ll help you find the right next step for your pet.
Not sure what your pet needs or where to begin? Our TeleAdvice service gives you a place to start. Talk with an experienced member of our veterinary team about what you’re seeing, what’s concerning you, and what type of support may be most appropriate.
Tell us what’s going on
Share what you’ve been noticing and the questions or concerns you have about your pet.
Talk it through with us
Meet by phone or video with our Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinary Nurse for personalized guidance and support.
Understand your options
We’ll help you determine the most appropriate next step based on your pet’s needs and your family’s goals.
Transition to in-home care when needed
If your pet would benefit from veterinary assessment or treatment, we can help guide you toward the appropriate in-home service.
In their words
Stories from families we have had the honor of supporting
“Dr. McCaffrey treated Chloe with such love and respect and gave our family the most peaceful and gentle goodbye we could have ever hoped for.”
Ro Latona
“Dr. McCaffrey is compassionate, knowledgeable, and gentle. She was sensitive to our needs, making our decisions easier.”
Jennifer Winkler
“Losing our girl was tragic, but I honestly can't imagine going through it without Dr. McCaffrey. I will be forever thankful for that opportunity.”
Nihan Nelkin
“Dr. McCaffrey and her team truly made a gut-wrenching situation so much easier to get through.”
Tiffany Wong Nagaki
“Thank you for giving us peace in a moment that could have been unbearable. We will never forget your kindness.”
Dana Hamilton
Certified, gentle & experienced
Quiet moments
Celebrating the pets who
have touched our hearts
A loving collection of the senior pets and families we have been honored to know.
Helpful resources
Everything you might need, in one calm place
Where we visit
Bringing compassionate care to your doorstep
We provide mobile veterinary care throughout Bergen County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, bringing expert senior care to your pet in the comfort of their own home.
Communities we serve
Bergen County, NJ
Rockland County, NY
Do not see your town listed? We may still be able to visit your area. Reach out and our team will be happy to confirm availability.
Common questions
We’re Here to Help.
Caring for an aging or seriously ill pet often comes with questions. Here are answers to some of the things families ask us most.
Tele-Advice
Talk it through from home.
A 30-minute virtual consultation with our Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinary Technician to discuss changes you’re noticing, quality-of-life concerns, and what next steps may make sense.
Phone or video · No in-home visit needed
You don’t need to know before reaching out. Tell us what’s been going on with your pet, and our team can help you understand which type of support may be most appropriate. If you’d like more time to talk through your concerns before scheduling an in-home visit, a Tele-Advice consultation is also available.