End of Life Consent

Access Veterinary Care does not collect payment for cremation services through Midwest Cremation or Pet's Remembered Cremation, but does facilitate patient transfer to the cremation facility for clients.
All cremation charges are collected separately by these cremation companies via phone or web portal.

Bringing your pet home after euthanasia can be difficult to navigate. Rules for pet burial or aftercare differ depending on your region. Regardless of region, pets must be properly processed within 72 hours of euthanasia services.

Burial:
If you plan to bury your pet, you will need to speak with your regional contact first to determine where you are allowed to bury your pet. Regional advisors are Chad Carlson (NW Region: 218-340-8541), Brian Ziemer (Ramsey & Hennepin County: 651-769-3827), Terry Sistad (SW Region: 218-355-0015), and Tim Schulz (NE Region: 218-343-1645)

I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am the [legal owner/legally authorized representative of the legal owner] of the above listed pet and authorized to make all medical decisions regarding this pet. I have declined any further care for the above pet and am hereby authorizing Access Veterinary Care to euthanize the above listed pet.

I agree to have Access Veterinary Care choose a euthanasia protocol at their sole and exclusive discretion and have had all my questions and concerns regarding this process answered prior to signing this consent. I attest that the above listed pet has not been exposed to rabies, has not bitten anyone, and has not displayed any signs of unusual attitude or aggression in the last 15 days.

It is my desire to provide for my pet decent and humane after-death care, complying with all legal requirements of the area. I authorize Access Veterinary Care to take charge of my pet's remains in accordance with hospital policy, releasing the staff from any and all liability for performing said after-death care.