Rover Veterinary Care provides gentle in-home pet euthanasia in Stuart, Florida, serving Martin County families 7 days a week. Dr. Katie Matzke, a DVM based in Jupiter, travels to Stuart and surrounding communities. Euthanasia packages start at $450. Extended travel fees may apply. Call (561) 295-7979.
Stuart has a rhythm unlike anywhere else on Florida's Atlantic coast. The riverwalk along the St. Lucie, the downtown galleries, the sailfish tournaments that define the Treasure Coast -- Martin County residents chose this community deliberately, often leaving denser places behind. Pets who have spent their lives here -- on a dock off the St. Lucie River, in the shade of Sewall's Point's towering banyan trees, in the quiet of a Willoughby fairway home -- deserve to end their lives in those same surroundings. Dr. Matzke extends her care north into Martin County because these families deserve the same compassionate option available in Palm Beach County.
Dr. Katie Matzke is a 2013 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine who focuses exclusively on in-home end-of-life veterinary care. She has earned over 110 five-star Google reviews from families across the region for her gentle, unhurried approach to end-of-life care. Stuart is approximately 20 to 25 miles north of Jupiter -- extended travel fees may apply depending on your exact address. Call (561) 295-7979 to confirm your total before booking.
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Martin County residents deliberately chose a quieter, more private life. Tighter growth controls, waterfront homes along the St. Lucie, gated golf communities like Willoughby and Harbour Ridge -- this is a place where people value space and peace. A clinic visit is the opposite of everything Stuart stands for. Your pet's final hours should unfold in the place they know best, whether that is a screened lanai overlooking the river, a favorite spot on the living room rug, or a shaded patio in Rocky Point.
Dr. Matzke uses a gentle two-injection method designed to eliminate anxiety and pain entirely. The first injection is a subcutaneous sedative combined with pain control medication. Your pet will drift into a deep, comfortable sleep within 5 to 10 minutes. Only after they are fully sedated and completely unaware does Dr. Matzke administer the second, intravenous injection. There is no rush, no restraint, and no distress at any point in the process.
In-home euthanasia also gives your family the space to say goodbye on your own terms. Everyone who needs to be present can be there -- children, a spouse, other pets in the household. You set the pace. You choose the room. You decide when you are ready. There is no waiting room, no time pressure, and no drive home afterward through tears.
Dr. Matzke travels from Jupiter to your Stuart home, so the process begins before she arrives. Please have payment ready and any pre-appointment forms completed beforehand so the visit can focus entirely on your pet and your family.
Not sure if it is the right time? Call (561) 295-7979 for a free quality of life consultation.
Recognizing when your pet's quality of life has declined is one of the hardest judgments any pet owner faces. Common signs include chronic pain that no longer responds to medication, loss of appetite or refusal to drink water, difficulty standing or walking, incontinence, withdrawal from family interaction, and more bad days than good. These changes often happen gradually, which makes it difficult to see the full picture when you are living with your pet day to day.
The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale -- which evaluates Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, and More Good Days Than Bad -- can help you assess where your pet stands objectively. Each category is scored on a scale of 1 to 10, and a total score below 35 generally suggests that quality of life has declined significantly. If you are unsure, Dr. Matzke offers a free quality of life consultation by phone before you schedule anything. Call (561) 295-7979 to talk through your pet's condition with no obligation.
Stuart is approximately 20 to 25 miles north of our Jupiter base. Extended travel fees may apply depending on your exact address. Call (561) 295-7979 to confirm your total before booking.
Includes the in-home visit, sedation, and euthanasia. Aftercare arrangements are the family's responsibility. This option is for families who have their own cremation or burial plans.
Book NowIncludes the full in-home euthanasia visit plus communal cremation through Memorial Reefs International. Ashes are not returned. Standalone cremation available for $350.
Book NowIncludes the full in-home euthanasia visit plus private cremation through Pet Angel Memorial Center. Your pet's ashes are returned in a keepsake urn. Standalone cremation available for $450.
Book NowA $100 surcharge applies for evening, weekend, and holiday appointments. View all services and pricing on our services page.
Dr. Matzke serves families throughout Stuart and surrounding Martin County, including Sewall's Point, Rocky Point, Willoughby Golf and Country Club, Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, Jensen's Harbor, and nearby communities. Stuart is approximately 20 to 25 miles north of our Jupiter base, and extended travel fees may apply depending on your exact address. Call (561) 295-7979 to confirm availability and pricing for your location.
Dr. Matzke provides compassionate in-home pet euthanasia throughout the region.
Call (561) 295-7979 to schedule your appointment. We are available 7 days a week and offer free quality of life consultations by phone. Please call ahead to confirm extended travel fees before booking online.
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