Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
Veterinary medicine is as much about family as it is about animals. Our pets are our mascots, our comedians, our best friends and sometimes our lifelines. It has been a privilege, as a vet, to be a part of so many lives, from newly adopted puppy, kitten, or small mammal, through the mischievous youthful years, middle age, and then the senior years. As pet parents (because I am one too), we sign up for this relationship and all the joy, comedy and surprises. In the senior years, we provide more support, but also get to enjoy a shared history and comfort that is irreplaceable. Giving our pets the dignity and comfort of a low-stress death is a gift, and you could say, a responsibility. Undoubtedly this is also the hardest part of that relationship. Having experienced profound loss in my own lifetime, I’ve learned how to look scary things in the eye and hold steady. I can support you, your family and your animal through this process and it is my honor to do so.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia - 1998
Veterinary Medicine: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - 2003 Friendship Hospital for Animals Internship - 2004 UGA Internship-2005
Certifications
2Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Member (GVMA) , Fear Free Certified
- Based InDecatur, GA
- Service areasThe Atlanta metro area’s northern and eastern comm ...
- Work Experience23+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
SundayTimes Vary Weekly
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $325
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $25 - $305
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $150
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Duvall brought her care and experience to help me on a very difficult day. As a retired vet tech, I have been involved in many euthanasias. For me and my boy, Dr. Duvall's combination of technique and appropriate amount of caring conversation made this the smoothest transition I have ever been involved in. I highly recommend her when it's time to consider at-home end of life services.
We recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to put our sweet baby to sleep, and Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall was nothing short of amazing throughout the entire process. She was incredibly gentle, compassionate, and loving with our dog, treating them with the same care you’d give a member of your own family. Her kindness and understanding made one of the hardest moments of our lives a little more bearable. She spoke to us with patience, explained everything clearly, and gave us the time and space we needed. We are forever grateful for the comfort and dignity she provided our beloved pet in their final moments. I also want to mention how wonderful her entire office staff was. They followed up with us afterward and sent the sweetest handwritten card. It meant more than they know and brought us a lot of comfort during such a difficult time. That level of compassion is rare and deeply appreciated. Thank you, Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall, and your amazing team, for the love, empathy, and support you showed our baby and our family. We will never forget it. Reggie Provo and Jessica Bruce
Dr. Duvall helped us say goodbye to our 21 year cat who was failing in health. She made a difficult time less painful by explaining the process and being patient while we said our goodbyes.
Dr. Duvall did a fantastic job easing our dog out of this world, and in tending to our human needs and concerns as well. She really went the extra mile and was full of compassion for all of us. I can't imagine how the inherently difficult situation could have been made any easier.
It’s the hardest decision I’ll ever have to make, and it has to be right, and it has to be perfect. Dr. Duvall was the perfect choice, and my pup’s transition could not have been any better. She was patient, thorough, and most of all, completely compassionate. I could not have thanked her enough.
Dr. Duvall really helped make the transition of our little Pippi as peaceful as possible. The evening before, I had needed to reach out about an emergency with my dog and she promptly responded & helped ease my fears. The next day she arrived on time which was awesome bc had she been early or late, I might have been spiraling since the anticipation was way worse than my dog’s very gentle & peaceful transition. She let Pippi have her last favorite meal & let me hold her in my arms the whole time. It could not have gone smoother, for as difficult as it was. Thanks Dr. Duvall 💜
