Specialties
We come to your home to provide pet health care in Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven and Tollard Counties.
Our team of veterinarians and technicians provide personalized health care for your four-legged companions. This care may include vaccinations, blood work, diagnostics, and laboratory tests. Our house calls last an average of 45 minutes so that you and your pet receive the attention and care you deserve. The majority of our patients include cats and dogs that do not like to travel or do not enjoy the vet's visit. Patients that are relaxed in their own home environment allow for a more thorough examination. The team can also provide care for non-emergency illnesses. We are truly The Less-Stress VETS!
We also offer ultrasound in your comfortable home. These services assist with diagnosing cancer, systemic disease, heart disease, lameness, and other illnesses. By performing this procedure in the home, you and your pet do not have to travel or wait in a veterinary hospital.
When it is time to say good-bye to your beloved pet we are available to answer questions and walk you through the euthanasia process. We believe that every pet deserves to spend their final moments in their own environment, surrounded by their family. We work hand-in-hand with a pet memorial service.
History
Established in 2009.
Dr. Debbie Elliott started VETdispatch, Mobile Veterinarians in 2009 determined to offer house calls to patients that do not travel well or simply cannot travel to the hospital. Dr. Lynn Hettinger joined VETdispatch, Connecticut in 2015.
Some of the people that have benefited from this service include disabled people, seniors, those who do not drive, and mothers with children. Surprisingly, Dr. Elliott found that the real benefit was to the pets. Cats simply do not travel well. Many will vocalize, become ill and hide for days after the trip. Senior dogs struggle to get into the vehicle for transport. People faced with these and similar situations feel guilty and stress about not being able to offer their pets' health care. Now, there is a solution. You can call The Less-Stress VETS to come to your home and provide veterinary health care.
VETdispatch has expanded to NY, PA, MD and DC.
Meet the Manager: Dr. Hettinger L.
Dr. Lynn Hettinger graduated from University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She grew up in Wyoming surrounded by and loving a large variety of pets. This passion for animals led her to the veterinary profession. She enjoys the house call practice because she can practice with extra attention and personalization to her patients. She is particularly interested in behavior, nutrition and preventative medicine.