Dr. Leslie Neville
I graduated from Tufts University Cummings School Of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and have had the opportunity to care for a wide variety of animals since then, from beloved dogs and cats, to little blue penguins and endangered sea turtles. I have been fortunate to spend time working at private veterinary clinics and the New England Aquarium. In both settings, I never took lightly my role in caring for animals and helping to decide when euthanasia is the most humane option. Animals enrich our lives in so many ways, and as a veterinarian I consider my ability to perform euthanasia a privilege of our profession. Although I always tried to accommodate families when they asked me to euthanize their pet at home, a busy clinical schedule often didn’t afford me this flexibility. I often wished I knew of a local, mobile veterinarian I could recommend when I or my colleagues weren’t available.
Education:
Wheaton College, 1987.Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 1993.
Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship, 1994.
The New England Aquarium Aquatic Animal Internship, 2001.
By establishing Still River Home Euthanasia for Pets, I’m now able to offer this option to families and local veterinarians within Harvard and the surrounding local communities. I’m honored to be part of such an intimate and emotional decision and to have the opportunity to spend more time with families and their pets during the process. With my own pets, I have grappled with the decision of euthanasia and know how it can feel like an overwhelming responsibility as a pet owner. I have learned to take comfort knowing that it’s also the final act of caring. Each animal I have been fortunate to know has enriched my life and given me the gift of many fond memories.