You will not find a team of more empathetic and caring veterinarians to guide you.
As Gentle Home Goodbyes has grown, so too has the need for support — to ensure every family receives the same level of care, presence, and compassion.
Dr Taylah has carefully brought together a small team of veterinarians who share these same values. Each vet has been thoughtfully handpicked — not only for their clinical experience, but for their empathy, their gentleness, and their ability to truly connect with both pets and their families.
It is deeply important to Dr Taylah that whoever walks through your door carries the same intention: to move slowly, to listen deeply, and to support you with kindness through every step of the journey.
Meet the founder
Dr Taylah is the founder of Gentle Home Goodbyes.
Her journey in veterinary care began in 2008, starting as an animal assistant at just 15 years old. From there, she worked as a veterinary nurse while studying at university, before becoming a veterinarian.
Over time, Taylah felt drawn to the quieter, more delicate areas of care — supporting pets living with chronic pain, those in palliative care, and families navigating the end-of-life journey. With over 14 years of experience, and additional training in peaceful euthanasia through the CAETA academy, her focus has become creating gentle, calm, and meaningful goodbyes for the pets and people she cares for.
Taylah’s neurodivergent lens brings a unique depth to her work, allowing her to form meaningful connections with both animals and their families. Guided by empathy, she creates a space where every individual feels valued, understood, and supported. Her ability to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves—whether it’s animals or the people who care for them—is a value she credits to her neurodiversity. This same compassion extends to her advocacy for human rights, improved working conditions in veterinary clinics and addressing the mental health challenges within the profession. Taylah also shares her knowledge by teaching and mentoring international veterinary students and new graduates, helping to shape a more supportive future for the industry.
Originally from tropical North Queensland, Taylah has called Melbourne/Naarm home since 2019. When she is not working, she is often surrounded by her cats, tending to her ever-growing collection of indoor plants, or visiting a local café for something sweet.
By her side is Mila — her heart dog and accredited assistance dog. Mila has spent much of her life supporting others, visiting nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. In her golden olden years, she now gives all of her love to her mum. You may be lucky to receive a Mila kiss, or two.
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Gentle Home Goodbyes acknowledges the Wurundjeri People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this service operates, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. We also recognise the enduring strength and rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Gentle Home Goodbyes celebrates the diversity of the communities it supports, recognising the wide range of people’s bodies, genders, sexualities, relationships, and neurotypes. The intention is to create an inclusive and respectful space where every individual feels seen, valued, and supported.
There is an ongoing commitment to making services as accessible as possible. If any barriers are encountered, or if there are ways to improve accessibility, feedback is always welcomed and valued.