Serving Brisbane · 7 days a week · 8am – 11pm

Palliative care
for pets in Brisbane

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 Brisbane 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 Amanda McLaughlin

Dr Amanda McLaughlin

Veterinarian

Supporting families during one of the most challenging times in their pets' lives is work I care about deeply. I completed my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and have focused my career on palliative care, because I believe every animal deserves comfort, dignity and individual attention through their final chapter. I work closely with families at every stage, whether that's palliative care aimed at maintaining quality of life for as long as possible, or being present for that final goodbye at home. My goal is always to honour the bond between pets and their families with respect and kindness. Outside of work, I spend my time with my husband, two teenage children, a very cuddly whippet and a sassy Burmese kitty at home in Brisbane.

Dr Clare Bryce

Dr Clare Bryce

Veterinarian

After graduating from the University of Queensland, Dr Clare initially pursued a career in emergency veterinary medicine. It was here she developed her passion for providing compassionate support to clients and their pets through some of their hardest moments. After some time working in general practice, Clare joined the Rest Your Paws team, inspired by the desire to provide gold standard end of life care to the greater Brisbane community. She feels incredibly privileged to be able to offer pets and their families a beautiful goodbye, and to work with such a wonderful team of like-minded individuals. Clare is currently pursuing a PhD through the University of Queensland, and when she is not studying or caring for Brisbane’s four-legged community she can be found spending time with her own dog, cat, or horse. 

Dr Julia Smith

Dr Julia Smith

Veterinarian

Dr Julia graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. She lived out her childhood dream of working as a mixed practice vet in North East Victoria for six years, with a stint working and travelling in the UK along the way. She has since settled happily back home in sunny Brisbane, working in small animal practice. With a particular interest in pet behaviour, Julia loves helping anxious pets feel at ease, an invaluable quality in end-of-life care, as well as helping owners understand how to keep their pets calm, happy and comfortable. She knows how important pets are in our lives, and believes deeply in treating both pets and people with the utmost care and compassion.

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 Brisbane families we've had the honour of supporting

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

★★★★★

“The business you run is incomparable. From the initial reach out call to the very end, you have all been professional however balanced with compassion, patience and understanding. Dr Camilla is beautiful. She was compassionate, patient, calm, soothing, giving. I truly don't know how she does it. She made myself and my family feel as though we were the most important people. Our little Batty aka 'Batdog' went so calmly and peacefully. Truly, the business you are and people you have employed are irreplaceable. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for making a really tough day, manageable. ❤️🦇🐾”

Alicia E.
via Google

★★★★★

“We had an amazing experience with Rest Your Paws when we had to put our 8yo Kelpie (Pancake) to rest due to illness. Dr Camilla was the kindest and most thoughtful human to do this for us. Nothing was rushed and we were able to take our time and spend our final moments together quietly and peacefully at home. As difficult as it was to loose our best friend Dr Camilla made us feel at ease, she even brought a chocolate muffin, a real treat before passing. I can’t thank the team at RYP enough for looking after us and Pancake Thank you”

Michael S.
via Google

★★★★★

“Thank you to Dr Claire and the team at Rest Your Paws for giving our Eska a beautiful goodbye at home. Through the process we never felt rushed or pressured, and we always felt supported and cared for. We would always use Rest Your Paws for this service and recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.”

Fea R.
via Google

Service areas

Do we service your area?

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

East Brisbane South Brisbane North Brisbane West Brisbane Ipswich Toowoomba Brisbane Inner City Wide Bay

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 Brisbane time.

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