About

“I acknowledge the Northern Secwepemc Nation and the Tsilhqot’in, Esdilagh, and Yunesit’in Peoples who are the original Custodians of the Williams Lake land where I live, play and work. I recognize their continuing connection to the lands, waters, and community. I pay respect to the cultures of the First Nations and pay respect to the elder’s past, present, and emerging.”

Angela Gutzer

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Dr. Angela Gutzer graduated from the WCVM ( Western College of Veterinarian Medicine ) in 2007. She moved to Williams Lake and worked at the Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital for over 9 years; first starting as a Mixed Animal Practitioner for 2 years, then entering Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. 

She became a Locum Veterinarian (Relief Vet) in 2017 to current

She was drawn nearer to the world of death and grief because her beloved furry friend Chloe died after a sudden severe illness (October 2012). After her mother died in March 2017 she dove deeper within the realms of death through the completion of the “Contemplative End of Life “ course offered through ITM (Institute of Traditional Medicine). It was through the course that she found her calling: “to guide caregivers through their beloved furry friend's end of life”. She believes that death is a sacred space meant to be held with the utmost care and presence. 

Companion Animals, aka our furry loved ones, are now getting more recognition and care than they have in previous years. They are our family, and as such, we want the same care for them as any other family member.  As they age they begin to require our helping hands so that the process can become more gentle and graceful.  I aim to increase the quality of life of animals as they age and to assist them in their death. 

Within the realm of assistance in dying, there is room for both aiding the animal using a chemical agent and holding space for a natural death.

“The Name of the business was inspired by My Mother Doris. The white feather is a symbol of peace, hope, angels, or a message from a loved one who has died. I was in quiet meditation in a tent in a forest when I looked down and found a single white feather lying beside me with no explanation of how it got into my tent. I could feel the presence of my mother as I drew closer to imagining what I could offer our furry loved ones in the Cariboo”.