 and her assistant come to your home in the Phoenix metro area to help your cat or dog pass peacefully. Your pet’s final moments will be calm and soothing, surrounded by love in the place your pet feels safest.

Saying goodbye to your pet is never easy, no matter the circumstances. But our gentle, 

 service gives your pet the respect and compassion that a best friend deserves.

After your pet has passed, we can create a pawprint and clip a lock of hair for remembrance, if you like. We can also assist you with final arrangements. Many pet parents choose 

. But we can discuss options with you during the visit as well.

In-Home Pet Euthanasia Visit

Looking for pet acupuncture near you? We provide in-home acupuncture treatments for cats and dogs in the Phoenix metro area. 

 relieves symptoms like pain and nausea associated with a wide range of medical conditions.

We frequently treat cats and dogs that have muscle and skeletal conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia or injuries. But acupuncture can also help in other veterinary conditions including chronic illnesses, skin disorders and cancer.

 will come to your home and perform an initial exam. During the consultation, she’ll provide a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s condition and severity. Your pet will also receive the first treatment. Pet acupuncture doesn’t cure illnesses but lessens the symptoms associated with them. Most pets experience a noticeable improvement in about a month.

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Dr. Jessica Bradley is an integrative veterinarian that provides end-of-life care for small animals with Luna Veterinary Care. She grew up in Texas and is happy to provide her veterinarian services to senior pets here in Austin, Texas. She has always had a tender heart for animals and was that child who brought home every stray animal.

She obtained her bachelor's in biology at the University of Texas at Austin and then went on to get her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2006 at Texas A&M University/College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked as an emergency veterinarian for 9 years in Phoenix, AZ. She then then went on to become a relief veterinarian working under her own LLC.

After battling her own health issues and healing herself with natural/alternative medicine, her passion for holistic medicine grew. She now brings a holistic approach to her pet patients with special emphasis on nutrition and gut health. She is certified in animal aromatherapy, certified in acupuncture with IVAS, and studied food therapy with the Chi University.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her children, including her 2-legged and 4-legged ones. She enjoys reading books, doing qigong/tai chi/yoga, and spending time outdoors. She also has a special place in her heart for orphans, foster children, and special needs children and loves to help and mentor them. This had inspired her to begin plans to build an animal sanctuary/therapy farm for rescue animals who then can provide therapy for special needs and foster children.

About Dr. Jessica Bradley

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Dr. Jessica Bradley

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Dr. Carolina Ikard is a holistic veterinarian who specializes in end-of-life care for cats and dogs in Phoenix, Arizona. She founded Luna Veterinary Care to provide pets (and their people) with exceptional, in-home veterinary care.

After learning Eastern medicine techniques that could make a difference in pets where traditional medicine couldn’t, she decided to combine the best of both practices and offers integrative veterinary services.

“This job really fills my cup,” says Dr. Ikard. “I get to team up with pet parents and spend as much time with them as needed. It’s so gratifying to help animals feel good, even at the end of their lives. And I also get to help them pass in the most peaceful, gentle way.”

Dr. Ikard was passionate about animals from an early age. She grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, showing and training dogs for conformation and performance events with her mother. Along with dog sports, she also showed horses in Western performance events. Her early experiences and the tight human-animal bonds she formed inspired her to become a veterinarian.

When she was fifteen, Dr. Ikard began working as a veterinary assistant. She continued to work in veterinary clinics throughout high school, college and veterinary school. Dr. Ikard earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from New Mexico State University. She then went on to receive her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University. After veterinary school, Dr. Ikard held a one-year equine internship. Before starting Luna Veterinary Care, she saw both large and small animals as a mixed-animal veterinarian in Texas. 

Through Luna Veterinary Care, Dr. Ikard pursues her passion for helping senior pets and applying alternative therapies as needed. She’s able to use a variety of holistic therapies like 

, herbal remedies and nutrition in addition to medication to help cats and dogs feel better.

 for Phoenix pets. She gets to see cats and dogs in their natural setting where they’re most at ease. She can recommend ways to make the home environment safer and more comfortable for pets with medical challenges.

And when it’s time to say goodbye and release pets from suffering, she feels honored to be a part of their 

Outside of work, Dr. Ikard spends time with her family and friends hiking, paddleboarding and traveling. She enjoys riding horses, cooking and reading as many books as she can. She’s also an instructor at a local dog agility school and performs agility sports with her own two dogs, Violet and Tru. Her cat Toulouse keeps the couch warm while Dr. Ikard and the dogs are away.

About Dr. Carolina Ikard

Dr. Carolina Ikard

Phoenix

Dr. Carolina Ikard is the founder of Luna Veterinary Care in Phoenix. She's spent her whole life loving on animals so becoming a veterinarian felt meant to be. She first earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from New Mexico State University before going on to get her doctorate of veterinary medicine degree from Auburn University in Alabama. She also studied veterinary integrative medicine and acupuncture at Chi University in Florida. Dr. Carolina focuses on end-of-life care and integrative medicine for pets.

Dr. Carolina and her assistant Leah were incredible through one of the most difficult things I have ever experienced. They were kind and compassionate, explained everything so well, and took such gentle care of our sweet Sophie at the end. Our family was so grateful for them and they way they helped us through both tears and sweet memories say goodbye.

Their bedside manner was immeasurable. I truly do not know how they can do this everyday, but I do know that they do it with great sensitivity. Thank you for helping my mom and I give our Zoey the last best thing that we could ❤️

Thank you so much to the Dr and assistant for the love and respect they showed our sweet Jack. We had him 15 years and they were so gentle and really made it a peaceful experience. We miss him so much but saying goodbye was easier because of Luna.

Dr. Carolina and Nurse Laure were truly amazing and blessed to have worked with them during this difficult time. Not only were they professional they were personable and made sure your pet and you were as comfortable as possible. They took care of my boy Nikko from the very beginning. Thank you!

We provide compassionate, end-of-life care for pets in the Phoenix area.

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We provide compassionate, end-of-life care for pets in the Phoenix area.

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