Integrative Palliative & Hospice End of Life Care

Along with her regular Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine house call appointments, Dr. Bross offers integrative medicine based hospice / palliative care and peaceful passing. . Palliative end of life care with Joy-Chi Veterinary Acupuncture includes an integrative approach of both western medicine and Chinese Medicine, if desired. The goal of palliative care is to maintain quality of life as long as possible until your beloved pet passes on her / his own or until such time as a humane peaceful passing is the kindest option.

Dr. Bross serves all areas of Hampton Roads and does her best to accommodate last minute appointments pending schedule availability.

• In home peaceful passing: $405
• In-home palliative/hospice care $475
  • Includes integrative treatment plan and recommended modalities (herbals/supplements not included in fee)
• In-clinic downtown Hampton peaceful passing: $275
• In-clinic downtown Hampton palliative / hospice care: $375
  • Includes integrative treatment plan and recommended modalities (herbals/supplements not included in fee)
• Telehealth appointment $195 
  • A virtual appointment over Zoom with our doctor to discuss monitoring quality of life as well as discussion of general questions and concerns that do not require a physical exam.Your beloved pet's medical history and veterinary records will be reviewed by our doctor in advance of virtual appointment so that the time can be spent more effectively and better tailored to your current concerns. Medications can not be prescribed without an in-person exam within the past 6 months with one of our doctors.

Some additional costs ranging from $50 to $100 are applied in the case of pets 100 lbs and over, extended travel, fractious pets and previously arranged after 8 p.m. appointments and holidays.

Dr. Bross also accommodates aftercare services with a high quality licensed locally owned and trusted pet crematory. Options include private cremation where you, the pet parent, receive cremains returned to you in a wooden urn with a clay paw print impression or no ashes returned and paw print is optional. Prices vary depending on weight of pet and type of cremation desired. Please call or email for price options.

Some pet insurance companies cover the cost of end of life care. Please call your pet insurance company directly to inquire.

For in-home or in-clinic palliative and end of life care, please request an appointment and we'll reach out to you. In the event of an emergency, call your nearest veterinary emergency hospital.

Joy-Chi Veterinary Acupuncture is a local business serving the Hampton Roads community since 2010 and is not part of a national or international franchise. We thank you for supporting your local community by choosing us.