At CompassionVet, we specialize in bringing integrative veterinary care to the comfort of your home. Our focus is on acupuncture, chronic disease management, pain relief, hospice support, and peaceful end-of-life care, helping pets to live their best possible life.
Led by Dr. Julie O’Brien, our Fear-Free Certified veterinarian with advanced training in veterinary acupuncture and integrative medicine, we provide:
In-home physical examinations
Acupuncture and laser therapy
Chronic pain and mobility management
Virtual consultations
Compassionate hospice and in-home euthanasia
We proudly serve Wakulla, Leon County, and surrounding areas, supporting pets and families with specialty services that complement your primary care veterinarian’s services.
✨ Contact us today to request an appointment and discover how CompassionVet can bring comfort, healing, and dignity to your pet’s journey.
Compassionate at-home veterinary care for your beloved pet
Mobile Veterinary Care in the Comfort of Your Home
Is your pet anxious about visiting the vet? Struggling to get them into the car due to pain or stress? Skip the traffic and let us bring expert care to your door!
At CompassionVet, we offer professional, compassionate veterinary services in the comfort of your pet’s familiar surroundings. Our dedicated team provides a personalized care to you and your pet, including:
- Integrative pain management including medication and injections
- Acupuncture and herbal therapies
- Laser Therapy
- End-of-life hospice care
- Peaceful at-home euthanasia
- Cremation services
We understand the special bond you share with your furry family members, and we're here to ensure their care is filled with dignity, comfort, and love.
Book your appointment today with CompassionVet, and give your pet the care they deserve—right at home!
Our Services
Managing Veterinarian: Julie O’Brien, DVM, CVA
Dr. Julie O’Brien is passionate about bringing gentle, compassionate veterinary care to the pets of Wakulla County and beyond. With a special focus on acupuncture and integrative medicine, she’s dedicated to finding the best treatment options for your furry family members. Her additional training in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine—including acupuncture, herbal medicines, and lifestyle medicine —allows her to offer a truly unique and personalized approach to your pet’s health care. Dr. O’Brien believes in a holistic approach to your pet’s care.
Dr. O’Brien understands how much your pets mean to you, and her goal is to keep them happy and healthy in the most natural way possible. Whether your pet needs help managing pain, a chronic disease, or you’re looking for alternative therapies, Dr. O’Brien is here to provide expert, loving care.
When she’s not working, you’ll often find her exploring the great outdoors, hiking, or traveling. She also loves volunteering at the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory in Panacea, FL, where she enjoys using her veterinary skills to provide care to sea turtles undergoing rehabilitation.
