Dr. Meagan Batey
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I feel that the human-animal bond is a very unique and precious one - we view our pets as family and we want them to know they were loved always, especially in those last moments. I think this service, which allows pets to be in the comfort of their home, surrounded by family who are able to say goodbye at their own pace, is an extremely valuable service to be able to provide. I feel passionate about being able to provide a peaceful and dignified transition. I think this is a final kindness we can provide our pets who have always loved us unconditionally.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Knoxville - 2010
Veterinary Medicine: University of Tennessee Knoxville - 2015
Certifications
2Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Fear Free Certified
- Based InMurfreesboro, TN
- Service areasNashville, TN and surrounding areas
- Work Experience10+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
SaturdayTimes 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. Meagan Batey 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. CostStarting at $50
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
Though it was one of the saddest days of my life, Dr. Batey's patience, kindness, and empathy guided and helped me through it all. I am grateful to her and the Codapet organization.
Dr. Batey was wonderful. She told us what to expect and asked whether we had questions. Her personal touch was exactly what we needed during this difficult experience.
Dr. Batey came to us twice, once for a quality of life assessment. She adjusted the medications to a palliative approach and we were able to spend 3 more good months with our sweet girl. Maura was just a different creature at the vet than she was at home, and Dr. Batey was able to see a different side of her. Today Dr. Batey came again, and helped us let her go with patience, authenticity, kindness and understanding. She explained everything to us and allowed us to say goodbye in the most peaceful way possible. After 17 years of devotion, it was the best choice for us.
She was extremely patient and answered all our questions. She walked us through each phase of the process. She made an extremely difficult time a little more comfortable.
Very grateful for Dr. Meagan Batey's help with our elderly chihuahua to end her suffering. Dr. Batey is skilled and compassionate, and helped to make day as bearable as possible for my daughter and me. I recommend her without reservation if you find yourself faced with this decision.
I’m going to tell you the truth up front: any euthanasia is an excruciating decision. It’s one that pet parents never want to have to make. However, sometimes it becomes the only humane, reasonable option when our beloved pets are in pain or have no quality of life remaining. Additionally, at-home euthanasia gives you and your pet a sense of calm that neither of you will be able to find in any office anywhere. In their final moments, your beloved pets aren’t scared about an unfamiliar office, or unfamiliar smells or faces, but are comforted and surrounded by things and people they know and love. I’ve known Dr. Batey for years and can tell you, without any doubt, that there is no other person on Earth that I’d allow to care for my dogs and to help them in their transition beyond the sunset. Dr. Batey explained the process to us clearly, she was patient with us and she was completely accepting of any suggestions we had to make our beloved Govy’s transition easier not only for him, but for us as well. We will never be able to truly repay her expertise and kindness, but hope that when you have to make this heartbreaking decision, you let Dr. Batey help you and your loved one the way she helped us.
