Serving Albury Wodonga · 7 days a week · 8am – 11pm

Palliative care
for pets in Albury Wodonga

Expert at-home care to keep your pet comfortable and enjoying their best quality of life through pain management, symptom relief, and comprehensive support for your whole family.

How it works

Our qualified vet nurses are here to help from your first call.

Every family's journey is different. Here's what the next few steps may look like, so you feel informed and prepared every step of the way.

  1. Call one of our vet nurses

    From the moment you reach out, our qualified vet nurses are here to help. With years of clinical experience, they will listen and help guide you on next best steps.

  2. We assess your pet at home

    One of our vets visits your home to assess your pet and understand their needs. We also coordinate with your existing vet.

  3. We build a care plan together

    A tailored plan covering pain management, medications, and home environment adjustments, specific to your pet.

  4. Ongoing visits and support

    Regular home visits or telehealth rechecks. Medication administration if needed. And honest guidance when things change.

Every call is answered by a qualified vet nurse, not a call centre. Someone who deeply understands what your pet may be going through, can answer your clinical questions honestly, and will gently guide you towards the right next step for your family.

Your local team

Meet some of our Albury Wodonga team

Every vet on our team holds CAETA certification and completes our own rigorous internal training program — a combination unique to Rest Your Paws. Because every pet deserves a vet with a genuine passion and deep expertise in end-of-life care.

Dr Emily Mackle

Dr Emily Mackle

Veterinarian

Dr. Emily is a small animal veterinarian based locally in Albury-Wodonga. She supports pet owners with quality of life assessments, palliative care and gentle in-home euthanasia. She believes that in-home care is a profound opportunity to honour the bond we share with our pets, offering them comfort, dignity, and peace in what is often their greatest moment of need. Having experienced pet loss herself, her approach centres on gently relieving suffering while compassionately supporting families as they navigate this challenging time.  In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Emily serves on the executive committee of the AVA Australian Veterinary Behavioural Medicine group and is a passionate advocate for the human–animal bond. Dr Emily has also completed a post graduate certificate in emergency and critical care, and is CAETA certified in best practice euthanasia.  She feels privileged to be able to offer a gentle goodbye when the time comes to the pets of the border.

Dr Aimee Owens

Dr Aimee Owens

Veterinarian

Aimee has called the Albury region home for over 10 years, and has spent the past three caring for local pets and the people who love them. She has a particular passion for helping pets maintain a great quality of life through every stage, with a special interest in senior pet care and end-of-life support. She loves building lasting relationships with clients and helping families make informed, unhurried decisions for their pets. At home, Aimee is kept busy by her two Kelpies, who have taught her plenty about the joys (and chaos!) of life with dogs.

Dr. Georgia Burton

Dr. Georgia Burton

Veterinarian

Dr Georgia graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours in 2019 and has been making her way further south, working as a vet in Sydney and now Albury-Wodonga. She referred a number of patients to Rest Your Paws while working in Sydney, and when she heard they were expanding to Albury-Wodonga she jumped at the chance to work alongside the people she'd trusted her patients with for years. Having said goodbye to her own beloved pets, she understands how much those final moments matter, and how a calm, compassionate farewell can bring comfort during such a difficult decision. She prides herself on gentle, unhurried care, creating a peaceful environment for pets and their families during one of life's hardest goodbyes.

Our Pricing

  • In-home consultation

    from $399

    Initial assessment or quality of life consultation. 60 minutes.

  • Rechecks

    from $199

    In-home follow-up visits. Telehealth rechecks from $99.

  • Medication visits

    from $154

    Home visits for medication administration when your pet can't travel.

Travel and after-hours charges may apply

We accept Visa, Mastercard, VetPay, Afterpay, and Zip Pay.

From families we've helped

Kind words from Albury Wodonga families we've had the honour of supporting

All our reviews are on Google. We don't use third-party review curation tools.

★★★★★

“A heartfelt thank you to the team at Rest Your Paws. We called them on such short notice and Dr Brittany was at our door within the hour from our phone call. The compassionate care our beautiful 12 year old Archie received made the whole process so reassuring as it is such a tough decision. His final moments were happy with tummy rubs and lots of "good boy" moments. Archie knew he was loved and was calm and restful when the time came. Dr Brittany spent so much time in our home and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye. It was unrushed, caring and at our pace. We cannot thank you enough for your love and attention. It will never be forgotten. Take your wings Archie and fly across that beautiful rainbow to all your doggy friends. We love you. Love Nicole, Vlad, Matt, Luke and Gaby”

Nicole V.
via Google

★★★★★

“I can’t thank this place enough for how caring and professional they are I was absolutely dreading saying goodbye to my best mate but they made sure he was calm and at peace though the whole thing”

Clint E.
via Google

★★★★★

“Thank you so much to Dr Krystle, who came to our house the other day to put our beloved Nelson to rest. She was so kind and calmly explained the process start to end so we'd understand what was happening. What a tough job you and your team have, but it is so important. Thank you, Krystle - here's the drawing of Nelson I mentioned.”

Laura I.
via Google

Service areas

Do we service your area?

We service most areas across Albury Wodonga 7 days a week. Check below to make sure we cover your area.

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Common questions

The questions families ask us most

Can't find what you're looking for? Call one of our vet nurses on 0422 157 675.

Palliative care is about keeping your pet comfortable and maintaining their quality of life. It can include pain management, medication, mobility support, nutrition guidance, environmental adjustments, and regular monitoring. We build a care plan tailored to your pet's specific condition and needs, and adjust it as things change.

Whenever you're ready. Seven days a week.

Our vet nurses and vets are here 7 days a week to help with experienced guidance on how to best navigate this time for your family and your pet.

We're here 8am – 11pm Albury Wodonga time.

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