Serving families within 10 miles of Randolph, NJ·(201) 452-3342·Visits by appointment.

In-home euthanasia & pet hospice Randolph, NJ · within 10 miles

A peaceful goodbye, at home where they feel safest.

Saying goodbye is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. I bring more than 26 years of veterinary experience, calm professionalism, and genuine compassion into your home, where your pet feels safest.

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You do not need to have decided anything before you call. We will talk it through together, with honesty and without pressure.

Is your pet in a medical emergency?Solace Veterinary Services provides scheduled in-home hospice and euthanasia care and does not offer emergency or urgent-care services. If your pet is having a medical emergency (trouble breathing, seizures, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, or sudden severe pain) do not wait for a reply from me. Go to your nearest 24-hour veterinary hospital immediately.Not sure if it can wait? Call me

26+ yrsof veterinary experience

Fear Freecertified veterinarian

Dogs & catscared for at home

10 milesaround Randolph, NJ

What I do

Compassionate care, brought to your home.

Every appointment is unhurried and personalized, and a phone conversation is always the right first step.

In-home euthanasia

Gentle, humane euthanasia for dogs and cats in a calm, unhurried environment. Your pet stays in their favorite place, surrounded by the people who love them.

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Quality of life consultations

If you are uncertain whether it is the right time, we look at your pet's comfort, mobility, appetite, and overall well-being together, so you can make an informed decision.

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Hospice & palliative care

For pets with terminal illness or advanced age: pain management, dignity, and support for both pets and their families during this important stage of life.

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Telehealth consultations

Talk with me from anywhere. A telehealth call is often the easiest first step when you are unsure what your pet needs.

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Why families choose Solace

Experience you can lean on.

With more than 26 years of veterinary experience, I have spent my career caring for companion animals and supporting the families who love them. My calm, gentle approach gives families the time and privacy they need to honor their pet with love.

Every appointment is unhurried and personalized
Family members are encouraged to be present if they wish
Honest guidance, with compassion and patience
Respectful aftercare arranged through a trusted crematory partner

Meet Dr. Burke

How a visit works

Four steps, and the first is only a phone call.

Step one

We talk

You call or send a request. We discuss what has been happening and whether now is really the right moment, honestly and without pressure.

Step two

We plan the visit

We schedule a time that works for your family, I confirm the full cost before booking, and you choose the room and who will be present.

Step three

I come to you

Your pet stays in their favorite place. I explain every step before it happens, never rush, and make your pet's comfort the priority throughout.

Step four

Afterwards

Take the time you need. I assist with respectful aftercare arrangements and keepsakes, and handle everything with care.

Not sure yet

Many families call while they are still uncertain.

That is the right time to talk. A quality of life consultation looks at your pet's medical condition, comfort, mobility, appetite, and overall well-being, and helps you make an informed decision that is best for your pet and your family.

A guided assessment you can work through online in a few minutes
Quality of life consultations at home, or a telehealth call to start
No expectation of proceeding, and no pressure either way

Work through it with me

Takes about four minutes, and your answers come straight to me.

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Licensed, certified, and accountable

Credentials tell you what a practice chose to take seriously.

DVM, Atlantic Veterinary CollegeFear Free CertifiedLicensed in New Jersey26+ Years in Practice

Common questions

Asked most often

Your pet's comfort guides every part of the visit. They stay in their favorite place, free from the stress of traveling to a hospital, and I take the time to answer your questions and explain every step before it happens.

I assist with respectful aftercare through a trusted crematory partner, including private cremation with the ashes returned to you, communal cremation, and home burial. I go through the options and fees with you at the time.

No. I provide scheduled in-home hospice and euthanasia care. If your pet is in a medical emergency, go to your nearest 24-hour veterinary hospital immediately rather than waiting for a reply from me.

Dogs and cats, at home within about 10 miles of Randolph, New Jersey. If you are outside that area, call anyway and I will tell you honestly whether I can reach you.

Payment is handled through the online booking form when you request a visit, so money is never part of the visit itself. Cancel with at least 24 hours notice for a full refund.

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