Trusted guides for families navigating the final chapter.

Loved was built to close a gap. Most families with senior or seriously ill pets are left in the gap. Too much to ask of a primary vet, too early for the end. We exist for that in-between. Unhurried, in-home, and beside you every step.

Our mission

The place your pet calls home is the place they deserve to be

Every family deserves clarity, comfort, and peace of mind during the final chapter of their pet's life, not the stress of a waiting room, a rushed appointment, and a vague answer. Loved exists to close that gap. We are a team of licensed veterinarians and dedicated care coordinators who specialize exclusively in in-home end-of-life support.

We believe the final chapter of a pet's life deserves the same unhurried care as every chapter before it. Our vets bring clinical expertise and deep warmth to every home we visit, never rushing, always listening, always guiding the entirety of the family with honesty and presence.

What guides us

Our values

At-Home, Always

We go to the family. Never the other way around. The entirety of their world is in that home: the familiar smells, the favorite spots, the people they love. That's where this should happen.

An Extension of Their Care

We work closely with primary care vets, oncologists, and specialists across our service areas. When we step in, it's as an extension of their care, a continuation of the love and support your pet has always received.

Present Before and After

Our care team is available from the first uncertain call through the weeks that follow. Complimentary grief support sessions, educational resources, and a team that picks up the phone. Our work doesn't end with the appointment.

The people behind Loved

Meet our team

Our veterinarians are licensed, experienced, and chosen for the way they show up for families in difficult moments. Our care coordinators are the warm voice you hear first, and the steady presence throughout this season of life.

Dr. Stephanie BowesMedical Director, DVM

Serving in Lakeland, FL

Dr. Stephanie Bowes, DVM, holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed a certificate in Veterinary Business Management. Licensed in Florida since 2016, she became a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian in 2023, a credential that reflects the work she had already been drawn to for years in clinical practice. She currently serves on the Florida Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board as the District 3 Central representative.

Calm Genuine Investigator

Dr. Melissa HoodDVM

Serving in Lakeland, FL

A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Melissa Hood has dedicated her career to caring for pets in companion animal practices located in Florida and South Carolina. Dr. Hood attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree as well as graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She has spent almost 3 decades as a small animal practitioner building a reputation for her compassionate and personalized approach. An avid swimmer and triathlete in her high school and college years, Dr. Hood now enjoys exploring the great outdoors through hiking, camping and travel with her husband, daughter and son. Currently she also shares her home with two rescue cats and a cattle dog mix. Dr. Hood has offered home euthanasia services in the past and is honored to offer this meaningful service with Loved Veterinary Services again to allow beloved pets to pass peacefully at home surrounded by love.

Gentle kind caring

Dr. Lindsay CampbellDVM

Serving Tampa, FL

Dr. Campbell attended the University Florida for undergraduate studies and veterinary school (Go Gators!). She moved to Tampa in 2023 to be closer to family and the beach. As a veterinarian, her passions involve senior and palliative care, arthritic pain management, and preventative wellness. Outside of work she enjoys taking and teaching yoga, trying new restaurants with friends, going on weekend trips with her husband, roller blading, and decorating cakes. She has two cats and two senior dogs, which has led to her devotion to bettering the lives of senior dogs in their golden years.

Gentle kind caring

Holly Y.Client Care Manager

Holly earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University before spending two years in Australia working as an Au Pair, an experience that left a lasting impact on the way she shows up for others. She shares her love of exploration with her two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Tyr and Modi, who join her on every adventure. Holly is dedicated to bringing comfort and warmth to families during difficult times, and her genuine empathy is at the heart of everything she does at Loved.

Haylie D.Client Care Coordinator

Haylie grew up in Kissimmee, FL and became a Certified Veterinary Assistant at Southern Technical College in Orlando, later gaining hands-on experience at an emergency veterinary clinic. She shares her home with her husband, two dogs (Mali and Luna), a cat named Ivy, and three exotic animals who keep life interesting. A lifelong love of animals drew Haylie to veterinary medicine and ultimately to Loved, where she brings care, empathy, and steadiness to every family she supports.

Where we serve

Our service areas

We serve families across Florida and Texas. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, call us and we'll let you know.

Central Florida, Tampa Area

Tampa
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Sarasota
Brandon
Riverview
Wesley Chapel
Land O' Lakes
Dunedin
Palm Harbor
Safety Harbor
New Port Richey

Central Florida, Lakeland Area

Lakeland
Winter Haven
Bartow
Plant City
Auburndale
Haines City
Daytona Beach
Ocala
The Villages
Orlando metro
Kissimmee
Clermont

Northwest Houston, Texas

Katy
Cypress
Spring
The Woodlands
Sugar Land
Pearland
League City
Friendswood
Clear Lake
Pasadena
Baytown
Conroe

Don't see your city? Call us at (855) 683-3838. We may still be able to help.

How it works

Our process

We walk alongside the entirety of the family at every stage, from the first uncertain call through the days after your appointment and beyond.

Loved Veterinary Services process illustration

Reach out to our team

Call us or schedule a care call online. Our team is available to answer questions and explain your options, with no pressure and no rush.

Care team consultation

A care coordinator will take time to understand your pet's condition, your family's needs, and gently help you decide if an in-home visit is the right next step.

Schedule your appointment

When you feel ready, we'll book a home visit at a time that works for your family, often within 24 to 48 hours.

Confirm aftercare preferences

Before the appointment, we'll walk through your aftercare options: private cremation, communal cremation, or home burial, so everything is arranged with care.

Prepare your space

Choose a quiet, comfortable spot where your pet feels safe and at home. We'll guide you on what to expect so you can feel calm and fully present.

Your in-home visit

Your veterinarian arrives with everything needed. You'll have all the time you need to hold your pet, share your love, and say goodbye peacefully, in your own home, on your own terms.

Aftercare & ongoing support

Our support doesn't end when the veterinarian leaves your home. Complimentary virtual grief support sessions with a licensed veterinary social worker are always available to you.

A gentler way

Why in-home matters

The clinical setting was built for diagnosis and treatment, not for goodbye. In-home care was built for exactly this moment.

At home with Loved

Your pet stays in their own space, surrounded by familiar smells and the people they love most
No waiting rooms, no fear, no last-minute stress for an animal that hates car rides
Your whole family can be there, including other pets, if that feels right
You move at your own pace. There is no appointment after yours
Your veterinarian stays as long as you need. Questions are welcome before, during, and after
Grief support continues after the visit, complimentary sessions with a licensed social worker

At a veterinary clinic

Unfamiliar smells and sounds can cause anxiety in an already fragile pet
Travel itself can be painful or distressing for a senior or seriously ill animal
Space and time are often limited, other patients, other needs
Family size may be restricted; not everyone can be in the room
The focus is on efficiency, understandably, but not what this moment calls for
Follow-up care and grief support vary widely and are rarely built in

Trusted by families

What families say about us

174+ reviews · 5.0 on Google

Savannah Cummings

Tampa, FL · November 2025

★★★★★

“Dr. Lindsay is truly one of a kind. We have trusted her for years, and I would only ever call her for something as emotional and important as saying goodbye to a pet. She comes to your home with such calm, compassion, and care — not just for your dog, but for you too. She makes an incredibly hard moment peaceful, dignified, and full of love. I’m so grateful for the way she’s helped my family and our dogs over the years. If you ever find yourself facing this decision, there’s no one more gentle, professional, and kind than Dr. Lindsay.”

Dr. Lindsay Campbell

Molly Klaeren

Tampa, FL · June 2024

★★★★★

“Thank you so much Dr Stephanie and Julie.You both were absolutely amazing. When Dr Stephanie came she was truly AMAZING. My fiancé and I were heart broken to loose our baby but she made us feel as comfortable as one could at this hard time. Julie and Dr stephanie followed up with us the whole time and made us feel so loved and cared when they knew we needed them most! Thank you both so much”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

Amy S

Tampa, FL · June 2025

★★★★★

“What a godsend Dr. Bowes was today! My elderly mother’s elderly dog was suffering, and getting the poor thing to the vet to be put to sleep would have only added to its suffering. Thank you so much for your attention, caring, and kindness to both our dog and my mother. You are a blessing!”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

KC Bouchillon

Tampa, FL · February 2026

★★★★★

“The hardest part about the decision to put our precious 18-year-old dog down was second-guessing whether it was time or whether we should wait. It was agonizing. Dr. Stephanie Bowes (Lakeland, FL) was amazing. When she came to our home, she was patient and genuinely empathetic. We discussed our dog's health conditions, behavior, mood, and little details about how all that had changed and declined over time. She was not condescending, and she did not spout worn-out platitudes to make us feel better. She gave us real, practical, and objective medical explanations and insights that gave us confidence that we were making the right decision. She also explained the process of euthanasia so that we were not concerned about our dog suffering. She was gentle with our dog, who responded well to her, which is saying something because our dog had grown progressively grumpy as she aged and did not take well to strangers. Dr. Bowes gave us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. When it was over, she sat with us quietly and respectfully until we were ready for her to take our dog. The cremains container with the custom plaque with what we wanted on it, the paw and nose prints, and the tuft of hair we received later were also very comforting. We cannot say enough good things about what a wonderful service Dr. Bowes and loved.vet provided.”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

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