Weighing the pros and cons of in-home veterinary care versus traditional clinic visits? Here's what Miami pet owners need to know before choosing.
If you're a pet owner in Miami-Dade County, you've probably wondered whether a mobile veterinarian or a traditional clinic is the better choice for your furry family member. The truth is, both have their place — but for many pets and families, in-home care offers significant advantages that clinics simply can't match.
Research published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior shows that up to 80% of cats and 60% of dogs experience measurable anxiety during traditional veterinary visits. This stress isn't just uncomfortable — it can actually affect diagnostic accuracy. Elevated heart rates, blood pressure spikes, and cortisol levels caused by anxiety can mask or mimic health issues, leading to inconclusive or misleading test results.
With a mobile vet like My Vet At Home®, your pet stays in their familiar environment. There's no car ride (a major trigger for many pets), no unfamiliar smells, no barking dogs in the next room, and no slippery exam tables. Dr. Susset Diaz Castillo, DVM, PhD, has seen firsthand how pets who are "difficult" at clinics become calm and cooperative at home.
This is the question most pet owners ask first — and the answer might surprise you. Our house-call team provides a range of scheduled, non-emergency veterinary services, depending on your pet’s medical needs:
Some pets need hospital or referral care for surgery, radiographs, emergency treatment, hospitalization, or continuous monitoring. Dental cleaning is not offered by My Vet At Home®. We can help guide families toward appropriate referral care when a pet’s needs exceed what can be provided at home.
Let's address the elephant in the room: "Isn't a mobile vet more expensive?"
Home veterinary visits start at $445 per pet: $445 for the Wellness + Vaccination Visit, $595 for Sick Visit + Treatments, and $695 for Sick Visits, Diagnostics & Treatments. The same concierge foundation is included in every package; care is matched to your pet’s medical needs. Every standard package includes house-call travel, one veterinarian and one veterinary nurse, a complete medical physical examination, biowaste handling, and a $250 Medical Credit toward laboratory testing. Ultrasound, digital ear scan, Doppler ultrasound, and EKG are included in the Sick Visits, Diagnostics & Treatments package when medically appropriate. Laboratory testing is separate from these diagnostic procedures: all three packages include the $250 Medical Credit toward laboratory testing. Care is selected according to your pet’s medical needs; not every pet requires every listed service. Laboratory costs above the $250 credit and services outside the selected package are explained and approved before proceeding. Specialty medications, outside pharmacy prescriptions, and long-term treatment plans may require separate arrangements and costs. Travel certificates and in-home euthanasia have separate pricing and terms and do not include the Medical Credit. Clinic and hospital pricing varies by provider and by the services a pet needs. Families may also consider:
These three home-visit tiers offer clear pricing for scheduled in-home care. A clinic or hospital remains the appropriate choice for emergencies, surgery, hospitalization, and services that require facility-based equipment.
We believe in honest, transparent advice. Here's when a clinic visit makes more sense:
Not all mobile vets are created equal. Dr. Susset Diaz Castillo brings:
This means your pet receives hospital-quality care with the added benefit of holistic and integrative treatment options — all without leaving your couch.
Ask yourself these questions:
If you answered "yes" to any of these, a mobile vet is likely the right choice for your family.
My Vet At Home® serves select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County, including Doral, Kendall, Miami Lakes, Hialeah, North Miami, Coral Gables, Homestead, and surrounding areas. Home veterinary visits start at $445 per pet: $445 for the Wellness + Vaccination Visit, $595 for Sick Visit + Treatments, and $695 for Sick Visits, Diagnostics & Treatments. The same concierge foundation is included in every package; care is matched to your pet’s medical needs. Every standard package includes house-call travel, one veterinarian and one veterinary nurse, a complete medical physical examination, biowaste handling, and a $250 Medical Credit toward laboratory testing. Ultrasound, digital ear scan, Doppler ultrasound, and EKG are included in the Sick Visits, Diagnostics & Treatments package when medically appropriate. Laboratory testing is separate from these diagnostic procedures: all three packages include the $250 Medical Credit toward laboratory testing. Care is selected according to your pet’s medical needs; not every pet requires every listed service. Laboratory costs above the $250 credit and services outside the selected package are explained and approved before proceeding. Specialty medications, outside pharmacy prescriptions, and long-term treatment plans may require separate arrangements and costs. Travel certificates and in-home euthanasia have separate pricing and terms and do not include the Medical Credit. Our veterinary team determines the appropriate care based on your pet’s medical needs. For active members, the Wellness + Vaccination Visit is $445 when medically appropriate; the Sick Visits, Diagnostics & Treatments package is available for $545 per pet instead of the $695 standard package rate, with the same included care and $250 laboratory credit. The $545 rate is not required for vaccination-only visits. Membership is $149/year per household; visits are paid separately. Laboratory costs above the credit and specialty visits remain separate.
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Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM | Appointment-based, non-emergency care only
VestaSoul — My Vet At Home® is a mobile veterinary house-call practice serving select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County.