Frequently Asked Questions

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A: 

Monday: 7:30AM to 5:30PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; mobile appointments available with prior arrangement  

Wednesday: 7:30AM to 5:30PM

Thursday: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; mobile appointments available with prior arrangement  

Friday: Closed (clinic); mobile appointments available with prior arrangement  

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

We do our best to return all messages within 24-48 hours in the order they are received.

We recommend visiting or contacting Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital (850-222-0123) if you feel your pet is in need of immediate care/medical attention. Please see below for more information on emergency care. 

Consultations are by appointment only. 

Evening, weekend, and same-day appointments available upon request at an additional fee. Holiday hours may vary. 

A: We accept most major credit cards, cash, or payment to our Business Venmo (@healinghands_tally).

We also accept CAREcredit!

A: We do our best to accommodate requests to see your pet as soon as possible. If you have urgent concerns, our full-service veterinary clinic can perform same-day diagnostic testing, minor surgical treatments, as well as hospitalization if indicated. Our mobile service is not designed for emergency veterinary care.

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is open 24/7, located at 2324 Centerville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850-222-0123). 

Capital Veterinary Specialists Urgent Care is open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays, located at 1615 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850-597-9764).

A scheduled mobile appointment for a pet that is found to be severely ill after we have performed our evaluation may result in immediate referral to an emergency facility versus a quality of life discussion.

A: We bring all equipment and supplies to your home (or office), and work with your pet wherever they are the most comfortable. If requested and weather permitting, appointments may also be held outside to facilitate social distancing, allow your pet to be where they are most comfortable, keep your outdoor-only pet outdoors, etc. 

A: The in-home exam and consultation for your pet‘s wellness visit is $150. 

If we are examining more than one pet during a visit, the first pet‘s exam/consultation is $150, and each additional pet is $75. 

Vaccines are generally $30-38 each, heartworm testing is $55, HWT + tick-borne disease testing is $70, FeLV/FIV testing is $55, fecal testing is $60, deworming is $25, and microchipping is $60. 

When needing booster vaccinations (typically 2-4 weeks after the initial vaccine), there is a $75 trip charge in addition to the cost of vaccinations. 

We carry all-in-one monthly heartworm/intestinal parasite/flea/tick preventatives, and these are priced based on your pet’s weight and the quantity desired. 

These are the most common wellness/annual visit services, however, this is not an exhaustive list. If you have further questions regarding a specific service or a combination of services, please contact us! 

For visits outside of the central Tallahassee area/Tallahassee city limits, there is an extended service area fee in addition to the in-home exam and consultation fee. 

Evening, weekend, and same-day appointments available upon request at an additional fee. 

A: The in-home exam and consultation for your pet‘s sick/unwell visit is $200. The cost of diagnostics, treatments and medications can vary based on services recommended and elected. 

A scheduled appointment for a pet that is found to be severely ill after we have performed our evaluation may result in immediate referral to an emergency facility versus a quality of life discussion.

A: Our full-service veterinary clinic can perform same-day diagnostic testing, minor surgical treatments, as well as hospitalization if indicated. Our mobile service is not designed for emergency veterinary care. We work closely with many local veterinary hospitals (including emergency hospitals and specialty medicine/surgery) if we find your pet needs or would benefit from ultrasound, advanced surgical treatment, and/or specialty referral.

For initial imaging, same-day lab work, elective surgeries such as spays/neuters, dental cleanings (with or without extractions), and mass removals, Dr. Vides can provide these services at Los Robles Animal Hospital, Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, located at 1314 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850-222-3117).

Surgery days by Dr. Vides at Los Robles Animal Hospital are currently every Monday and Wednesday. 

All services are by appointment only.

A: This cost is determined by many factors such as home location (within or outside of Tallahassee city limits), size of pet, temperament of pet (which determines medications needed), aftercare wishes, and memorial items desired. Below is some general pricing information to help plan end of life care for your beloved pet:

$200

Includes an exam and consultation discussing your pet's current medical condition, treatment options, quality of life, and any questions regarding the euthanasia process including aftercare.

$300

For pets whose families have already made the decision to euthanize and do not feel the need for a consultation.

Your pet is cremated with Furever Friends, the locally owned and operated crematory service we work closely with, and no ashes are returned to you and your family. 

$125

$125 - $250

• Small: $125 (0-25 lbs)
• Medium: $150 (25-50 lbs)
• Large: $200 (50-100 lbs)
• Extra Large: $250+ (100+ lbs)

Your pet is individually cremated and their ashes are returned to you and your family. Custom urns, nameplates, and keepsakes are available through Furever Friends, the locally owned and operated crematory service we work closely with. 

$300

$300 - $350+

• Small: $300 (0-25 lbs)
• Medium: $300 (25-50 lbs)
• Large: $350 (50-100 lbs)
• Extra Large: $350+ (100+ lbs)

$150 

For families with pets that have already passed away, we can lovingly provide aftercare for your pet.

• Please contact us for more information

A: All packages below are for pet parents wishing to have their pet privately cremated with ashes returned. 

Bronze Package

Private Cremation

Frameable Ink Paw Print 

Certificate of Cremation

Decorative Cardboard Urn (ideal for families who ultimately wish to spread their pet’s ashes somewhere special)

Silver Package

Private Cremation
Frameable Ink Paw Print 
Certificate of Cremation
Natural Wooden Urn

Gold Package

Private Cremation

Clay Paw Print

Certificate of Cremation

”Circle of Life“ Hand-Carved Urn

Nameplate with Pet's First Name

A Frameable Ink Paw Print, Clay Paw Print, or Lock of Fur may be added to any of the above packages at an additional fee. Items in packages can be adjusted if desired. 

For more information on our locally and family owned pet crematory, please visit Furever Friends Pet Cremation: https://www.fureverfriendspc.com

If you wish to have a special memorial urn or additional memorial products such as jewelry, you may view the memorial product catalog here: https://terrybear.com/pet-catalog/

A: We recommend creating a peaceful, distraction-free space, enabling you to give your pet your undivided attention in their final moments. Some may wish to gather human and animal siblings/family to be a part of this goodbye. This can be a healthy way to start the grieving process. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to your pet’s end of life wishes- we strive to help carry out  your vision of goodbye and aftercare seamlessly, whatever those wishes may be. 

Some clients wish to pre-pay prior to their appointment, and this can also be helpful in staying distraction-free. If you wish to pre-pay, we can either send an invoice with a secure payment link via e-mail, or payment may be made to our business Venmo (@healinghands_tally). This is by no means required, and is solely personal preference, so payment can otherwise be made at the time of the appointment.

Our best advise is to try to soak up the time you have left with your pet. This may look different for everyone based on the severity of you or your pet’s health condition(s). Some examples include taking them to their favorite place (the beach, the park, in town, in the home), offering their favorite treats (or those that have previously been forbidden), having their favorite family members/friends pay them a visit, or having a day to spend mostly with your pet. 

Please reach out if you have any special requests or wishes that we can help with, or if you have any further questions or concerns regarding end of life care for your pet.