Compassionate Pet Care of the Upper Peninsula

07/15/2025

Did you know we have this wonderful resource in the UP? Dr. Columbus is absolutely wonderful. If you are in the Eastern UP and need services, give her a call!

Book an online appointment with Dr. Jessica Columbus, a licensed Veterinarian. Vetster has vets and veterinary professionals available 24/7.

04/07/2025

What a wonderful resource for those families in need in the Eastern UP!

After a long delay I am pleased to announce I am open and available to schedule appointments! 🥳🐾🎉

My name is Jessica Columbus, DVM, CPEV. I previously owned and operated Best Life Veterinary House Calls, so you may remember me. With the Best Life Vet practice I learned that I have a special talent and reverence for helping pets cross the rainbow bridge. I now specialize in Peaceful Euthanasia of companion animals, and I am offering in-home euthanasia services in the eastern Upper Peninsula. If you are not sure it is time for euthanasia, I also offer quality-of-life assessment consulting in home or via telephone.

My website is still under construction, but when finished will include full pricing and service area information. All pricing is based on the size of the pet, whether aftercare services are needed (cremation), and your location. Basic price range to help determine if my services are within your budget is $325 (smallest pet, no aftercare services) - $685 (100+ lbs, private cremation). There may be additional fees based on your location, after hours appointments, or pets requiring special handling due to fear or aggression. Please contact me at either the phone number or email below and we will determine together if my services are right for you.

PLEASE ALSO UNDERSTAND that I am a one-person business, and at times I am working shifts out of the area as a locum veterinarian. There may be times when my first availability for an appointment is not for 2-3 days. I will do my best to be available for families that need my help as soon as possible, but if your situation is urgent, it may be best to consult with your family veterinarian on how long it is appropriate to wait for euthanasia, or for palliative care in the meantime. My office/phone hours are 9 am - 1 pm M-Th, but home euthanasia appointments may take place outside those hours, including evenings/weekends (upon request, subject to availability).

Please share and help families who need my help to find me!
(906) 212-9091
[email protected]

03/21/2025

Do you or someone you know have male barn cats that need to be neutered? Give Northern Lights Veterinary Service a call to reserve a spot as space is limited!

We are excited to announce a day dedicated to barn cat (male cat) neuters! This will be done at the office location and space is limited. Please call the office (906-458-4948) to reserve your spot! This is a limited time offer to help out our farm cats that wouldn't otherwise receive care.

02/21/2025

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02/17/2025

A notice to our community, because they are our closest emergency/ specialty veterinary care.... BluePearl Pet Hospital Green Bay will be closing their Green Bay location to join their BluePearl Fox Valley Appleton location starting this Friday, February 21st. Please share with the rest of our community.

01/27/2025

01/16/2025

What a wonderful resource for our community! Pet blood banks are very few and far between.
Did you know that dogs and cats have different blood types like people do? Our dog, Musta, has a universal blood type that be donated to any dog regardless of their blood type. We will be volunteering him for a donation. This will not be his first time donating blood. He has donated 3 other times in the past and he has been perfectly behaved every single time.
Could your dog be a blood donor hero, too?

11/01/2024

Go check out the Sheltered Harbor Pet Memorials display at The Groom Room 's new location in Ishpeming!

Check out our display at The Groom Room 's new location in Ishpeming! There are some items for sale as well as some of the personalized keepsakes we can make just for you. More items will be added soon!

10/22/2024

****FOUND AND BACK HOME!!*****

If you see this poor pup, please don't approach and call the number on this flyer. She is very loved and very missed. She may only be partially groomed as well.