ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER OF ROLLA
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​Euthanasia Services

​The decision to euthanize is never easy, and it's not supposed to be. We strive to help make the best choice for your pet and family. Sometimes euthanasia may be the correct choice. We understand how personal this decision is and how special our bonds with a pet can be. Our job is to evaluate your pet’s condition, explain treatment, and go over all that specific treatment entails. We do our best to help you fully understand your pet’s condition while you make your decision. We respect your decisions and will help carry out your wishes. The decision to euthanize is a terribly difficult and emotional one. Turn to our veterinarians and staff, your family members and close friends for support as you grieve the loss of your special companion.

How Euthanasia Works:
Euthanasia is almost painless and we try to keep the entire procedure as stress-free as possible. The only pain they feel is the same prick as a minor blood draw. Prior to giving the euthanasia solution, our veterinarian may administer a sedative to help a pet relax. The euthanasia medication is slowly injected in a vein to cause sedation as if proceeding to surgery. Once unconscious, the rest of the medication is administered and brain function ceases. After the medication is fully given some patients may twitch, release bodily fluids or sigh but these are only reflexes and excess energy leaving the body.
You are invited to participate in any way that is comfortable to you. You may want to hold your pet throughout the process, stand by with a comforting touch or words, wait in the lobby after saying goodbye, or drop them off so they don't see you upset. We will stay with you and them as much as desired, and you may spend a few minutes privately with your deceased pet afterwards, if you choose.

Contact Us

​Animal Health Center
1854 HWY 72 E
Rolla, Missouri  65401

phone:   573-364-7100
email:   ahc@fidmail.com

Office Hours

​​Monday  7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday  7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday  7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday  7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday  7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday  CLOSED
Sunday  CLOSED

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Puppy and Kitten Preventative Care Guidelines
    • Tail Docking and Dew-claw Removal
    • Microchipping
    • On-site Laboratory
    • On-site Pharmacy
    • Dental Cleaning
    • Large animal and Companion Animal Surgery
    • Flexible Endoscopy
    • Therapeutic Laser
    • Digital Radiography (x-rays)
    • Ultrasound
    • Large animal and Companion Animal Senior Health Services
    • Euthanasia Services
    • After hours Emergency and Urgent Care
    • Veterinary Services for Bovine
    • Veterinary Services for Equine
  • About
    • Meet our Team
  • Contact