Dr. Michelle Scotti
Founder and Veterinarian
Dr. Michelle Scotti received her undergraduate degree from Brown University. She worked in finance in New York City for Goldman Sachs before realizing her true calling was in veterinary medicine. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995, and has been in Richmond, Virginia ever since.
After practicing as a small animal veterinarian for over 20 years, she started Journey’s End in 2016 with the mission of providing peaceful end-of-life care for companion animals in the comfort of their home.
“After 21 years in private practice I am still humbled by the unique and enduring bonds I see between pets and their people.
The loss of a beloved pet is part of a private family experience. I have always felt privileged to share these moments with my clients, and tried to make the euthanasia process as dignified and peaceful as possible.
I believe that at-home pet euthanasia is the most compassionate way for us to honor our loved ones and the incredible journey we’ve shared.
–Michelle Scotti
Dr. Chris Scotti
Veterinarian
Dr. Chris Scotti obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and his VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. He has spent his entire veterinary career practicing small animal medicine in Richmond, Virginia. While he still occasionally can be found at the clinic he was part of for over 20 years, he has stepped away from his roles there in order to devote his time and attention to working alongside his wife, Dr. Michelle Scotti, at the practice she started in 2016.
“I have had the good fortune of helping so many families and their animal companions throughout my veterinary career. As a pet owner and a veterinarian, I understand just how meaningful it is for our pets to be gifted a peaceful passing from this world. Being part of Journey’s End allows me to carry on that important mission.”
Sheila
Sheila is our client care and support coordinator. With over 25 years of experience in veterinary clinics, she will now be working remotely as the main point of contact for Journey’s End. She will answer phone calls, respond to emails and schedule appointments. Her many years as a veterinary receptionist talking with thousands of clients, supporting them as they made difficult decisions about their pets as well as the many pets that she has loved over the years, gives her the ability to empathize and relate to how heart wrenching it is when our beloved pets are in their final days. She will spend whatever time is necessary talking with a client with the compassion and understanding that they need. Sheila shares her life with several dogs and cats, chickens, two horses and two miniature donkeys (and also her husband, Greg).