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
CHPV Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Veterinarian
2018
providing in-home senior pet care
- 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
Tele-Advice
Talk one-on-one with an experienced veterinary professional about changes you’re noticing, questions about quality of life, or what type of care may be appropriate next.
- Talk through changes you’re seeing at home
- Get guidance around quality of life and difficult decisions
- Understand when an in-home veterinary visit may be appropriate
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.
Ready for a veterinarian to come to you? Our doctors provide personalized veterinary care in the comfort of home, whether your pet needs a Quality of Life Consultation, palliative or hospice care, acupuncture, or a peaceful goodbye.
Choose the care you need
If you know which service is right for your pet, you can schedule directly. If you’re unsure, a Quality of Life Consultation is a good place to start.
We come to you
Your veterinarian will meet you and your pet at home, where we can evaluate their needs in a familiar, comfortable environment.
We create the right plan
Depending on your pet’s needs, this may include palliative treatment, hospice support, acupuncture, diagnostics, ongoing Quality of Life monitoring, or other supportive care.
Here through every stage
As your pet’s needs change, we can adjust their care and continue to support your family—including providing peaceful in-home euthanasia when and if the time comes.
In their words
Stories from families we have had the honor of supporting
“Thank you for giving us peace in a moment that could have been unbearable. We will never forget your kindness.”
Dana Hamilton
“Dr. McCaffrey and her team truly made a gut-wrenching situation so much easier to get through.”
Tiffany Wong Nagaki
“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 is compassionate, knowledgeable, and gentle. She was sensitive to our needs, making our decisions easier.”
Jennifer Winkler
“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
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
Yes. We work alongside your family veterinarian and specialty care team. Senior Pet Vet provides an additional layer of care focused on quality of life, symptom management, comfort, and support at home. With your permission, we can communicate with your veterinary team to help coordinate care.