About us

Dr. Linda Speizer is an experienced veterinarian providing in-home pet euthanasia services in Fredericton, Douglas, Oromocto, and surrounding New Brunswick communities. With over 30 years of experience, she is dedicated to helping pets pass peacefully at home while supporting families through a compassionate end-of-life process.

Throughout her career, Dr. Speizer has performed many euthanasia procedures in both veterinary hospital and home settings. Her goal in establishing KindHearted Pet Euthanasia is to provide a gentle, pain-free end-of-life experience for pets while offering compassionate support to families in Fredericton, Douglas, Oromocto, and nearby areas.

Further, Dr. Speizer offers assistance for Palliative and Hospice care.  The aim is to help families with the difficult decision-making process of when “it is time”.

Dr. Speizer is a member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC), the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association (NBVMA), the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelVMA). She has also received the AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Certificate, recognizing advanced training in animal hospice and palliative care.

KindHearted Pet Euthanasia and Dr. Speizer are fully accredited by the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association. KindHearted Pet Euthanasia supports families across the Greater Fredericton area with professional, caring, in-home euthanasia services.

Families seeking in-home pet euthanasia can feel confident that their pet’s passing will be peaceful, safe, and handled with professionalism, responsiveness, and kindness.

Please note KindHearted Pet Euthanasia does not offer emergency veterinary service, or veterinary services unrelated to our pet euthanasia services. Please consult your veterinarian if you have concerns about your pet’s health. If your pet is in distress prior to our visit or needs to be seen urgently, please contact your Regular Veterinarian, or:

Capital City Emergency Veterinary Hospital
24 Hours
506-447-8387
80 Bishop Drive, Suite B
Fredericton, NB E3C 1B2
capcityemergencyvet.ca

Fredericton Veterinary Walk-in & Urgent Care
12 PM to 12 AM
506-777-1235
1130 Smythe Street
Fredericton, NB  E3B 3H5
frederictonurgentcare.ca

Reviews from our clients:

5.0
Based on 54 Reviews
google
7 May 2026

My family and I are deeply grateful to Dr. Linda for the compassion, kindness, and dignity she brought to our home during our cat’s (Caesar) final moments. Throughout the entire process she was incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional. She treated Caesar and my family with gentleness and respect. She explained everything clearly, gave us all the time we needed, and created a peaceful, comforting atmosphere during an incredibly emotional experience. Caesar was able to pass peacefully and quietly at home, surrounded by the humans who loved him, and that gift means more to us than words can express. Thank you for helping us say goodbye with such grace and compassion.

google
4 May 2026

Dr. Speizer is a very kind, quiet soul whom my cats took to immediately upon her arrival. She was very detailed in her explanation of the euthanasia process, and did not pressure us when it came to making the final call. She was very accommodating in terms of timeline and with our spicy kitty. I would say definitely trust her with your pets end of life care, it is a much easier, and kinder death for them in the comfort of their own homes.

google
29 April 2026

Thank you Dr Linda, you provided compassionate and professional end of life care for my 16 year old cocker spaniel! The experience was so peacefully and calming in the comfort of my own home. I will recommend your care to anyone who prioritizes their companion's comfort at the end of their life. Beautiful experience.

google
19 April 2026