Serving Perth · 7 days a week · 6am – 9pm

Palliative care
for pets in Perth

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 Perth 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 Kym Haack

Dr Kym Haack

Veterinarian

Dr Kym grew up in far north Queensland, where her love for animals led her to the University of Queensland, graduating as a vet tech in 2003, and later to Perth, where she graduated as a veterinarian from Murdoch University in 2009. Having said goodbye to two of her own beloved cats, and having witnessed the stress that so often accompanies saying goodbye in a hospital setting, she became passionate about offering pets a more peaceful, dignified farewell in the comfort of their own homes. With more than 20 years of combined nursing and veterinary experience in emergency and critical care, and many years of collaborative work with an oncology department, Dr Kym brings a deep appreciation for palliative care, quality of life assessments, and pain management for pets with cancer. She is dedicated to easing the emotional journey for pets and their families, and to ensuring every goodbye is gentle, respectful and full of love.

Dr Kathryn Stark

Dr Kathryn Stark

Veterinarian

Dr Kathryn's childhood was filled with a delightful mix of pets: dogs, cats, a canary, even some lambs and calves. It's no surprise that upbringing fuelled a lifelong love of animals and led her to a career in veterinary care. She graduated from Murdoch University in Perth in 1989 and has worked in small animal practice ever since. Between her veterinary work, Dr Kathryn raised two wonderful children, now adults. In her spare time you'll find her enjoying pilates, walks, cycling and baking. She has a genuine passion for people and a deep appreciation for the bond between pets and their owners. She is especially committed to supporting ageing pets through their later years and ensuring a gentle, loving farewell when the time comes, and feels a strong alignment between her own values and the Rest Your Paws mission.

Dr Kris Gough

Dr Kris Gough

Veterinarian

Dr Kris's lifelong dream of attending veterinary school brought her and her partner from Canada to Australia almost 18 years ago. After graduating from Murdoch University in 2013, she has worked with all sorts of animals: large animals, small animals, even exotics and pocket pets. Her own health journey introduced her to integrative and holistic medicine, where she developed a passion for bringing that same ethos of care to her patients. That's when she found Dr Courtney and Rest Your Paws, a team where every aspect of an animal's wellbeing is considered, alongside that of their human family. She knows how important the human-animal bond can be, and is passionate about end-of-life care that truly honours it. She loves all of our furry friends, but has a special soft spot for seniors and big, misunderstood doggies. Dr Kris lives with her young family on a small property in Serpentine, which they share with their sheep, chickens, ducks, the sweetest housecat and a silly, lovable Alaskan Malamute.

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 Perth families we've had the honour of supporting

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

★★★★★

“I can’t thank the team at Rest Your Paws (and Doctor Emerald) enough for making such a difficult time so calm, peaceful and respectful. Having to say goodbye to your best friend is such a difficult thing to do, and thanks to their compassionate service, we have positive memories of the experience. Highly recommend, if you have to make this decision, they’re amazing and caring to work with.”

Daenifae
via Google

★★★★★

“I would like to first give thanks to the Rest Your Paws Team. We sent our sweet Fergus across the Rainbow Bridge last night. From the start of the whole process I have received nothing but support and kindness from the whole team. Whether it was discussions over the phone and any email correspondence the compassion and patience was simply lovely. Our vet Dr Michelle was an absolute angel. From the time she walked through our door to when she left, her incredibly calm and sympathetic demeanour, as well as her professionalism and understanding made the whole experience of saying goodbye to our little floof calm and beautiful. While our hearts are heavy for our loss we will be forever grateful to Rest Your Paws for helping us to send Fergus off in such a pain free and loving way.”

Danielle J.
via Google

★★★★★

“We recently had to say goodbye to our beautiful dog, Betsy, after 16½ wonderful years together. It was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do, but the team at Rest Your Paws made an incredibly difficult time so much easier to bear. From our first phone call with Jade through to the visit from Dr Ash, we were shown nothing but kindness, compassion and understanding. Their care and support allowed us to say goodbye to Betsy peacefully at home, surrounded by love. Although we are completely heartbroken, we are so grateful to have had Betsy in our lives for so many years and deeply thankful to Rest Your Paws for helping us give her the best possible farewell. Thank you for your exceptional care and compassion. We will never forget it.”

R H.
via Google

Service areas

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We service most areas across Perth 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 6am – 9pm Perth time.

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