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.

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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.

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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.

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Dr. Carrie SchultzDVM

Serving Houston, TX

Dr. Carrie Schultz grew up in Victoria, TX and earned degrees from both Texas A&M University and Louisiana State University, where she became a veterinarian. She began a house-call practice in south Louisiana in 2009, where she discovered a passion for improving the quality of life for aging pets and guiding families through end-of-life decisions. She was among the first to complete the Animal Hospice and Palliative Care certification program, earning her CHPV credential in 2018, and is also a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian. After returning to Texas in 2017, Dr. Carrie worked with various small animal practices, including mobile and end-of-life providers. While she values long-term client relationships, she finds deep meaning in helping families navigate goodbyes with peace and dignity. Dr. Schultz lives in Houston with her Old English Sheepdog, Alvie, and two cats, Pitta and Elmo. She enjoys creative hobbies, community events, and anything by Jim Henson.

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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.

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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.

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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

172+ reviews · 5.0 on Google

Shawna Sanders

Tampa, FL · June 2024

★★★★★

“EverLoved provided my sweet kitty Baxter with exemplary end of life care over multiple months. Their service was ever so personal, thorough, and helpful during a great time of need.Dr. Stephanie Bowes provided keen medical insights and practical advice during her first visit to our home which enabled us to spend more time with Baxter than we thought possible. She helped us manage his symptoms and recommended ways to provide relief. She coached us and helped us to know when the time was right to send him on his way. I'm incredibly grateful for those extra days and I greatly appreciated the number of times Dr. Stephanie checked in with us. Her informative, encouraging, and caring manner provided me with help through a traumatic time that I didn't find elsewhere.Thank you, Dr. Stephanie & Julie, for the incredible service that you provide. Thank you for guiding Baxter to the next stage of his journey peacefully, and for holding our hearts in your hands as you did it. We think of you fondly and with much gratitude when we look at his paw print and memorial box that you shared.”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

Patricia Sinnott

Tampa, FL · June 2024

★★★★★

“Dr Stephanie and Julie were understanding and kind throughout the entire process.They made a difficult experience much easier.We highly recommend Everloved”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

Lindsey Dolan

Tampa, FL · September 2025

★★★★★

“I cannot say enough kind and wonderful things about Loved. Choosing to say goodbye to your pet is nothing short of one of the biggest heartbreaks you will ever experience. Being able to give my dog Logan, and myself the gift of saying goodbye in our home was priceless. Dr. Stephanie is one of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met, she was like family sitting in our home and loving on Logan and talking with us during the process. From the minute I called and spoke with Holly (another extremely compassionate human), I knew this was the right choice. It is never easy to make the call, but through my sobbing, Holly was able to help me make a decision and set up an appointment. Dr. Stephanie gave us as much time as we needed and explained everything throughout her time with us. I cannot recommend this amazing business enough if you are faced with making the tough decision for your pet, while it is a tough one, these amazing and compassionate and loving people are the ones you want to lean on and trust.”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

Ali Block

Tampa, FL · June 2025

★★★★★

“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the care and compassion Dr. Stephanie Bowes provided during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. Dr. Bowes of EverLoved, came to our home for the in-home euthanasia of our beloved pet, Kodos. Her presence made an incredibly emotional experience as peaceful and harmonious as it could possibly be.From the moment she arrived, Dr. Bowes demonstrated immense empathy and respect for our cherished companion. Her gentle approach and professionalism far exceeded our expectations. She took the time to ensure that everything was done with the utmost care and consideration, making a heart-wrenching process as comforting as possible.Dr. Bowes' dedication and kindness was remarkable, and we are deeply appreciative of the support she provided. If you are in need of compassionate end-of-life care for your pet, I highly recommend Dr. Bowes of EverLoved. Her exceptional service and genuine compassion will make a world of difference during such a tender time.Thank you, Dr. Bowes, for everything you did for us.”

Dr. Stephanie Bowes

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