Day Care
Professional care tailored to your pet's needs
The provider maintains a boarding space at their home for non-infectious pets that meets VetterCare's safety, sanitation, and security standards. The daytime service duration gives pet owners sufficient coverage and peace of mind knowing their pet is under the care of a trained professional.
Full day and half day service is available. Full day service is typically 8–10 hours (e.g., 7 a.m.–5 p.m. or 7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Half day service is typically 4–5 hours (e.g., 7 a.m.–12 noon or 7 a.m.–1 p.m.).
The service starts with checking vital signs (temperature, respiration, pulse). The service may include medical administration, post-op care, administering prescribed medications (oral, injectable, topical), administering subcutaneous fluids (e.g., for chronic kidney disease), changing bandages or wound care, giving insulin or other maintenance injections, monitoring vital signs (temperature, respiration, pulse), and tube feeding or syringe feeding. Other activities can include feeding, letting pets out, playtime, litter box cleaning, etc.
A pet care report will be prepared and shared with the pet owner along with photos. Pet care reports can be shared with the referring veterinarian upon request.
With VetterCare, Day Time Boarding is more than supervision—it's expert medical oversight, companionship, and the comfort of knowing your pet is safe and thriving at the provider's home.
Choose Your Care Level
All care is provided by trained veterinary professionals
Routine Pet Care
For healthy or stable pets, day care means walks, playtime, naps, and companionship—all while following your pet's normal routine. Providers can also administer routine medications or support special diets as needed. You'll receive real-time updates and a personalized care report with photos to keep you connected.
Medical Pet Care
For pets recovering from surgery or living with complex conditions, day care begins with vital sign checks. Services may include post-operative monitoring, wound care, bandage changes, injections, fluid therapy, and assisted feeding, in addition to comfort, play, and rest. At the end of the day, you'll receive a detailed report with photos, which can be shared directly with your veterinarian for continuity of care