Providing house call visits for veterinary Acupuncture, Euthanasia, Comfort Care consultation & treatment, and Quality of Life assessments in San Diego county.
About Dr. Becky
I’ve always been a sensitive person and have felt more comfortable with animals than people for most of my life. After graduating from the University of Georgia vet school, I discovered that I could relate to people most while I was caring for their pets. Sharing a mutual love for animals is a nearly universal common ground.
Cali, the 1st dog I ever spayed (and fell in love with and adopted) in vet school
Early in my career, both while treating my clients’ pets and my own, I kept looking for more options for pain relief and symptom management than traditional medicine provided. That search led me to become certified in veterinary medical acupuncture from Colorado State University. My continued interest in pain management, geriatrics, and constantly seeking a “3rd option” for terminal diagnoses led me to obtain my certification in hospice and palliative care medicine from the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. I have been providing in-home acupuncture, advanced pain management, comfort care, and end-of-life services ever since.
Becky Nostrand, DVM, CVA, CHPV with her dogs Roxy and Polka Dot
I love helping families develop the best plan for their pet and the family, even when there are multiple illnesses at play, and I believe there should be no judgement if a family cannot pursue every treatment recommendation. Understanding a family’s strengths and limitations is crucial for creating a workable treatment plan. When the time comes for euthanasia, my calm presence and deep respect for the human-animal bond help provide my clients with a sense of ease and comfort during that difficult hour.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the local hills and mountains, cooking, traveling with my family, watching UGA football, and snuggling with my two "Supermutts” we adopted from Barbados. I also spend time helping pets of un-housed, and other under-served clients, with various charitable organizations.
Marlen, the most emotionally intuitive dog, my true soul-mate ❤️
Services
All services are provided in the pet's home
Service Area
Providing care in San Diego county. Service areas are arranged into pricing tiers based on distance using zip codes. Please see the following for details:
Tier 1
Travel Fee Included
92008
92009
92010
92011
92054
92056
92057
92069
92078
92081
92083
92084
92096
Bonsall, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista
Tier 2
$50
92003
92007
92014
92024
92025
92026
92027
92028
92029
92055
92058
92067
92075
92082
92091
92127
Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, 4S Ranch, Lake Hodges, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Valley Center
Tier 3
$75
92037
92064
92093
92111
92117
92121
92126
92128
92129
92130
92131
92161
Allied Gardens, Bay Park, Carmel Valley, Clairemont, Kearney Mesa, La Jolla, Linda Vista, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Mission Trails, Mission Valley, Morena, Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Serra Mesa, Sorrento Valley, Tierrasanta, University City
Pricing
*Please note that a travel fee is added to all home visits outside of Tier 1 zip codes
**Evenings after 5 pm, weekends and holidays have an additional fee
Acupuncture 1st visit - $300
Acupuncture Follow up - $150
Behavior Surcharge- for aggressive pets requiring a preliminary visit to
prescribe oral sedatives prior to euthanasia appointment:
- Visit & Medications for pets weighing up to 50 lbs - $250
- Visit & Medications for pets weighing 51-100 lbs - $300
Plus Travel Fee (see below)
Comfort Care Consultation - $550
Comfort Care Follow up - $400
Cremation Services are based on pet’s body weight
- Communal, no ashes returned
Up to 25 lbs - $75
26-50 lbs - $100
51-75 lbs - $125
75-100 lbs - $150
- Private, includes paw print & ashes returned in a cedar chest urn
Up to 25 lbs - $275
26-50 lbs - $300
51-75 lbs - $325
75-100 lbs - $350
Deceased Pet Transport - $150
Euthanasia - $400
Quality of Life Assessment - $300
Quality of Life Virtual Assessment - $150
*Travel Fees added to each appointment type (see Service Area above for zip code tiers)
Tier 1 - included
Tier 2 - $50
Tier 3 - $75
Outside of Service Area - Contact us for pricing
**Weekend, Holiday, and Evenings (5 pm and later) Fee - $75
Currently accepting cash, check, and Venmo
