Your vet's care plan,
delivered at home

RVT In-Home Pet Care sends licensed Registered Veterinary Technicians to your home to carry out the care your veterinarian has already prescribed — safely, consistently, and fully documented.

Vet-authorized only
Active CA RVT license required
Visit report sent to your clinic
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Vet-authorized services
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Employed RVTs, not gig workers
CA
Licensed & insured in California
0
Fees to your vet clinic
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How a visit works

Every step flows through your veterinarian. RVT In-Home Pet Care is an extension of their care plan, not a substitute for it. We work under your pet's written veterinary orders, ensuring your pet receives consistent, professional care at home, with clear communication back to your clinic after every visit.

  1. Vet issues orders

    Your vet provides written standing orders for the services your pet needs under an active VCPR.

  2. Visit scheduled

    A licensed RVT is matched to your pet and confirmed for a visit at your home.

  3. Care delivered

    The RVT performs only the authorized services, safely and humanely, in your home.

  4. Clinic notified

    A structured report is sent back to your clinic after every single visit.

Meet Max

I'm Max Mendez, founder of RVT In-Home Pet Care. I earned my B.S. in Biology and Physiology, with a minor in Chemistry, from California State University, Long Beach. From there I entered the veterinary field and fell in love with it — building 20 years of hands-on clinical experience as a veterinary technician across both general and specialty practice settings. I'm a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), the veterinary field's equivalent of a registered nurse, and a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), an advanced credential in the profession. For the last 15 years, I've had the privilege of running one of the most reputable veterinary practices in Los Angeles.

The idea behind RVT In-Home Pet Care isn't new to me. Back in 2009, I saw the need and started a company called Max's Angels — but set it aside to focus on practice management. I'm circling back now because the need has only grown, and not just for the patients. So much of the care a pet needs — subcutaneous fluids, injections, blood draws, monitoring, bandage changes — doesn't actually require a stressful car ride and a clinic waiting room. For elderly, anxious, or hard-to-transport animals, the trip can be harder on them than the care itself. And for the people who love them — those who are elderly themselves, homebound, or simply stretched thin — getting to the clinic again and again isn't always realistic.

Max playfully holding a kitten at her first veterinary visit
Max with a black and white senior cat
Max providing veterinary care while volunteering in a hurricane disaster response

This work is personal to me. Over the years I've owned and cared for cats and dogs with challenging medical needs well into their old age — some of them rescues from work whose owners could no longer provide the care they needed. I know what it's like to manage ongoing treatment for an animal you love, and I know how much it means to be able to do it gently, at home.

My service brings that care into your home, where your pet is calm and comfortable — always under the direction of a veterinarian, and always within the scope of what a licensed RVT is trained and authorized to do. I don't diagnose or take the place of your veterinarian. I work alongside them, carrying out their orders and reporting back so your pet's regular vet stays fully in the loop.

I still work in clinical practice, which keeps my skills sharp and current, and I serve families throughout the San Fernando Valley. When you welcome me into your home, you're getting the same standard of clinical care you'd expect at the clinic — delivered with patience, professionalism, and real attention to your animal's comfort.

What we provide at home

Clinical services require written veterinary authorization. Ancillary services support daily continuity of care.
owner kissing her dog

Subcutaneous fluid therapy

In-home fluid administration for pets on ongoing hydration support, performed by a licensed RVT under direct veterinary order.

Medication administration

Injectable medications given per written standing orders. Oral medications previously prescribed by your vet.

Blood collection

Ordered blood draws collected at home to reduce clinic visits and stress for anxious or elderly pets.

Monitoring & measurements

In-home blood pressure, blood glucose, temperature, pulse, and respiration — all documented and returned to your clinic.

Bandage care

Wound bandage changes performed in the home when ordered by the attending veterinarian.

Everyday support

Nail trims, anal gland expression, and transport to and from your veterinary clinic when you need it.

Calm dog shaking his owner's hand

What pet owners ask

Does my vet have to be involved?

Yes — and that's by design. All clinical services require written authorization from your veterinarian. RVT In-Home Pet Care works with your pet's existing vet, not around them. If your vet isn't yet familiar with us, we can reach out to introduce the program.

What is a VCPR? Why is it legally necessary?

A Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) means your veterinarian knows your pet and is actively overseeing their care. Because RVTs work under a veterinarian’s direction, California law requires an established VCPR before services can be provided. This helps ensure your pet’s care is safe, appropriate, and connected to their overall medical plan.

Who is the RVT that comes to my home?

All technicians are licensed California RVTs with a minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on clinical experience, employed directly by us (not gig workers). You can see your assigned RVT's credentials before any visit.

What happens after each visit?

A standardized report including services performed, objective measurements, and patient behavior is sent directly to your veterinary clinic after every visit. If the RVT observes anything that requires follow-up, your clinic is notified immediately.

Is this covered by pet insurance?

Coverage varies by plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider. We provide detailed visit documentation that you can submit to your insurer.

What areas do you serve?

We are currently operating in select areas of California, with planned expansion to additional regions. Enter your zip code when requesting a visit to confirm availability in your area.

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Get in touch

Have a question before requesting a visit? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Veterinary professionals

If you have a patient who may benefit from in-home RVT support, we’d be happy to connect and coordinate care. Feel free to reach out here and include your clinic information.