Dr. Alicia Nolfi
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
My lifelong passion for and commitment to family, animals, and humane treatment of all beings led to my career in veterinary medicine, which I am incredibly grateful for. Veterinary medicine is my calling. Upon proudly and humbly obtaining a veterinary medical degree, I served primarily in agricultural animal practice, specifically moving into advanced progressive equine podiatry practice. In addition but separate to this specialized practice, over the years, countless clients have sought my assistance with end-of-life care for both companion and agricultural animals, which allowed me to realize one of the greatest gifts veterinarians can give is to help animals experience as stress-free, compassionate and pain-free death as possible, and help people be at ease with their decision. In doing so, I have developed a profound appreciation for the honor of serving clients and patients in this capacity and I am now also offering this end-of-life focused care.
Education
Undergraduate: Penn State University - 1994
Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine - 2009
- Based InAspen, CO
- Service areasAspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs & Surrounding ...
- Work Experience15+ years
- Animals ServedAll Animals
- Notice Required8 hours
General availability
Tuesday10:30 am - 1:01 pm
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. Alicia Nolfi will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $350
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $15 - $20
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $250
What pet parents are saying
I don't know that there are adequate words to describe how much I appreciate Dr. Alicia. She helped us with a difficult transition in sending our beloved fur baby over that rainbow bridge. Her compassion, caring, and attention to the heaviness of the moment for us was something I will always remember and be thankful for. Thank you so very much for being there for us and our Freddie girl when it was the most difficult.
alicia made the process very clear and peaceful. she was extremely supportive and gentle with our emotions. and of course, scott, had the time to share stories of wally! we received a beautiful card from alicia which is next to his ashes and will stay with him forever. thank you for all the love and understanding during this transitional time for our entire family! respectfully, anita & scott lupow on behalf of our special wally💕
We are forever grateful for having Dr. Alicia by our side she is an angel, and we were in the best care during our at home pet euthanasia experience. Her presence was healing and her expertise invaluable. We were able to peacefully honor our beloved pet during her transition at home.
Dr. Alicia Nolfi is an incredibly compassionate human being and provided a peaceful, loving experience at our home when our beloved Sadie passed away. Alicia is truly an “angel among us”.
Dr. Nolfi was so incredibly compassionate and supportive. My family felt that we were being guided by an expert hand. She was sensitive to our feelings and desires, made absolutely sure my dog was comfortable and not stressed, and turned an otherwise devastating event into an experience that made me realize that euthanasia of our pets is really the best thing we can give them at the end of their lives. But more than that, I now believe that an in-home pet euthanasia is the best way to do it. In addition to the honorable and compassionate way Dr. Nolfi guided the process, she also said some things that completely shifted my perspective away from grief and sadness. She helped me understand her belief that animals don’t necessarily see death as tragic or sad, but that they see it as an expected part of the journey of life. This, and the absolute assurance that my dog was comfortable, calm, and unaware of anything wrong, has helped me deal with the grief in a much more positive way. Dr. Nolfi joined us in our tears after learning about my dog and his life, which showed me that she not only cares deeply for her patients (human and animal), but that her work in making the process as comfortable as possible is deeply personal. She was also kind enough to give my family some space when the procedure was finished, but honestly I would have been happy if she had stayed; that is how comfortable we all felt with her. If you need an absolute expert, a compassionate and caring vet, and someone who considers this tragic work important enough to dedicate herself to it full-time, please use Dr. Nolfi for your next in-home pet euthanasia. She is unequivocally the best.
Dr. Alicia Nolfi was incredibly sensitive. Took her time. Explained everything. Made an unbearable moment bearable. Answered my questions via text and phone before she arrived. And cried with me. What more could you ask for?
