Some Goodbyes Should
Happen at Home.
In-Home Pet End-of-Life Care · Scottsdale & Phoenix Metro
Dr. Kyle Hickey, DVM comes to you — so your pet can say goodbye on their favorite blanket, in their favorite room, surrounded by the people who love them. Dr. Hickey personally conducts every visit. No rotating staff. No waiting room. Just peace.
Available Monday – Sunday, 7am – 8pm
A Question We Hear Every Day
“How do I know
when it’s time?”
This is the hardest question in veterinary medicine — and there is no perfect answer. Dr. Hickey has helped hundreds of families navigate this moment with clarity, compassion, and no pressure whatsoever. Call him. Just to talk.
The Hickey Difference
What Sets Dr. Hickey Apart
There are other services. There is no other Dr. Hickey.
Dr. Hickey. Every Time.
The person you speak with on the phone is the same person who walks through your door. Dr. Kyle Hickey personally conducts every single visit — no associates, no rotating contractors. This is the promise that sets us apart from every national network.
Their Home. Their Comfort.
Pets are calmer, more settled, and more themselves at home. They pass on their favorite blanket, in their favorite room, surrounded by the people they love most. No car ride. No waiting room. No clinical smell. Just home.
Unhurried. Dignified.
There is no clock on your grief. Dr. Hickey arrives with everything needed, stays as long as your family needs, and guides you through every step with honesty and care. For families who aren't sure if it's time yet, he offers a Quality of Life consultation — never pressure, always clarity.
What We Offer
Care at Every Step
From the moment you call to long after Dr. Hickey leaves your home.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
A peaceful, unhurried goodbye in the place your pet feels safest. Dr. Hickey arrives with everything needed. Your pet is first given a sedative to drift into a deep, comfortable sleep — then, gently, he administers the final medication. Painless. Peaceful. At home.
Dogs, cats, and other companion animals. All sizes welcome.
Quality of Life Consultation
Not sure if it's time? You don't have to figure this out alone. Dr. Hickey will have an honest, compassionate conversation with you about your pet's condition, their good days versus their hard days, and what your options truly are. Never pressure. Always clarity.
In-person or by phone. No obligation.
Aftercare Guidance
Dr. Hickey will walk you through every option — private cremation (ashes returned to you individually), communal cremation, and home burial where permitted. He works only with providers he trusts personally. You will never feel rushed into a decision.
Trusted local providers. Coordinated on your timeline.
Dogs, cats, and every companion animal —
Every one of them deserves to be held, at home, until the very end.
Every pet deserves the same dignity and peace — in the home they love, surrounded by the people who love them.
Have questions about what to expect? Dr. Hickey will answer them honestly.
Call (480) 806-1888
Meet Your Veterinarian
The Doctor Who Shows Up. Every Time.
Dr. Kyle Hickey founded Hickey Home Veterinary Care because he believes that the end of a pet’s life deserves the same care and dignity as every other moment of it — and that means doing this right, personally, every time.
After earning his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Hickey built his clinical background in oncology and surgery — disciplines that require precision, presence, and the ability to hold families steady in the hardest moments. He brings all of that to every in-home visit.
Unlike national services that rely on rotating veterinarians or independent contractors, Dr. Hickey is the only veterinarian in this practice. When you call, Dr. Hickey calls you back — personally, every time. When he walks through your door, he already knows your family.
What to Expect
How It Works
Simple. Gentle. On your timeline.
Call When You’re Ready
There’s no pressure and no script. Call (480) 806-1888 whenever you’re ready to talk. Dr. Hickey will answer your questions honestly, at whatever pace feels right for your family. If you’re not sure it’s time yet, that’s a perfectly good reason to call.
We Come to You
Dr. Hickey will schedule a time that works for your family and drive to your home. You don’t need to do anything to prepare except choose a comfortable spot for your pet — their favorite blanket, their favorite room, wherever they feel most at ease. Dr. Hickey brings everything else.
A Peaceful Goodbye, at Home
Dr. Hickey will first administer a sedative so your pet drifts into a deep, comfortable sleep. Then, gently, he administers the final medication. The entire process is painless and peaceful. He stays with your family as long as you need, and will help guide you through aftercare when you’re ready.
“He comes to you — so your pet never has to leave home.”
Dr. Hickey arrives at your door with everything needed. Your only job is to be present with your pet — in the place they’ve always felt most loved.
On pricing: The investment for Dr. Hickey’s services ranges from $375–$800 depending on your package and location within the Phoenix metro. This reflects his personal time, travel, all medications and supplies, and the unhurried care your family deserves. Call for an exact quote: (480) 806-1888.
Transparent Pricing
Packages & Care Options
Every package includes Dr. Hickey’s personal visit, a brief physical exam, and as much time as your family needs.
No after-hours surcharges. No travel fees. No surprises. Flat pricing, always.
Basic
A brief physical exam and euthanasia procedure. A peaceful goodbye at home — nothing more than what your family needs in this moment.
Communal Aquamation
Includes exam, euthanasia, and communal aquamation — a gentle, water-based process that is kinder to the earth than traditional cremation. Ashes are not returned.
Individual Aquamation
Includes exam, euthanasia, and individual aquamation. Your pet's ashes are returned to you in a standard urn. Pricing varies by pet size.
Standard urn: 1–50 lbs $675 · 50–100 lbs $700 · 100–150 lbs $725
Cedar urn + engraved plate: 1–50 lbs $700 · 50–100 lbs $725 · 100–150 lbs $750
Memorial Add-Ons
Beautiful keepsakes to honor your pet’s memory. Photos coming soon.
Paw Print Urn
Includes exam, euthanasia, cremation of your choice, and a paw print urn engraved with your loved one's name.
0–100 lbs: $800 · 100+ lbs: $825
Rosewood Urn
Includes exam, euthanasia, cremation of your choice, and a beautiful rosewood urn engraved with your loved one's name.
Framed Photo Urn
Includes exam, euthanasia, cremation of your choice, and an engraved framed photo urn. Available in oak or walnut, horizontal or vertical format.
Questions about which package is right for your family?
Dr. Hickey is happy to walk you through every option, at whatever pace feels right.
“He stays as long as the family needs.
There is no clock. No waiting room.
Just peace.”
Families We’ve Cared For
What Families Say
The most important thing we can offer is the experience of families who’ve been where you are.
We didn't know what to expect. We just knew we couldn't put Bailey through a clinic. Dr. Hickey was so calm, so gentle — he let us take all the time we needed. Bailey passed in her spot on the couch, with all of us around her. I can't thank him enough.
I called Dr. Hickey not even sure if it was time yet. He spent 30 minutes on the phone with me, completely without pressure. When we finally made the decision, I knew we were in the right hands. He was everything we needed him to be.
Our family had used a clinic for a previous dog and regretted it. This time we found Dr. Hickey. The difference was night and day. Max was relaxed the entire time. We were all together. It was peaceful in a way I didn't know was possible.
Common Questions
What Families Ask Most
There are no wrong questions. We’ve tried to answer the most common ones here. If you don’t see yours, please call — Dr. Hickey will answer it honestly.
The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale is a helpful tool veterinarians recommend. It assesses Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, and More good days than bad. When your pet has more bad days than good, when they can no longer do the things that brought them joy, or when they are in unmanageable pain, it may be time. Dr. Hickey offers Quality of Life consultations to help you work through this decision with compassion and clarity — never pressure. Call (480) 806-1888.
Dr. Hickey arrives at your home with everything needed for a peaceful, clinical-grade procedure. He will first administer a sedative so your pet falls into a deep, comfortable sleep. Then, gently, he administers the final medication. The entire process is painless and peaceful. Your pet passes in the place they love most, surrounded by the people who love them. There is no rush — Dr. Hickey stays as long as your family needs.
In a clinic, your pet is in an unfamiliar environment, often anxious, surrounded by the sounds and smells of other animals and medical equipment. At home, they are on their favorite blanket, in their favorite room, with you. There is no car ride, no waiting room, no fluorescent lights. Research consistently shows that pets are calmer and more comfortable in their home environment, and families consistently report that in-home euthanasia feels more peaceful and dignified.
Dr. Kyle Hickey personally conducts every single visit. This is the core promise of Hickey Home Veterinary Care. Unlike national networks such as Lap of Love or CodaPet that rely on rotating staff or independent contractors, Dr. Hickey is the only veterinarian at this practice. The person you speak with on the phone is the same person who walks through your door.
Very little preparation is needed. Choose a comfortable space where your pet likes to rest — their favorite spot on the couch, their dog bed, or wherever feels most like home to them. Have a blanket or towel they love nearby. Gather your family members who wish to be present. Dr. Hickey brings everything else. If you have other pets, you can include them or keep them in another room — both are completely appropriate.
Dr. Hickey will walk you through your options: private cremation (your pet's ashes are returned to you individually), communal cremation (ashes are not returned), and home burial if permitted in your area. He works with trusted aftercare providers in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro area. You are never rushed into a decision — you can discuss options before the visit or take time after.
Hickey Home Veterinary Care's services range from $375 to $800 depending on the package. Basic euthanasia starts at $375. Packages that include cremation and memorial options range up to $800. This reflects Dr. Hickey's personal time, travel to your home, all medications and supplies, and the unhurried, compassionate care your family deserves. For exact pricing, please call (480) 806-1888.
Absolutely, and Dr. Hickey encourages it. Being present allows you to hold your pet, speak to them, and ensure they feel safe and loved in their final moments. Many families also include children, other pets, and extended family members. Dr. Hickey will guide you through every step so you always know what to expect.
Ready When You Are
Give Your Pet the Goodbye
They Deserve.
There is no perfect moment to call. There is only the moment you decide your pet deserves dignity, comfort, and peace. Dr. Hickey will be there.