Heartline VNC, LLC
Heartline Veterinary Nursing Care · Colorado Front Range

Hospital-level nursing care for your pet, at home.

When your veterinarian says your pet needs care at home, you don't have to do it alone. A registered veterinary technician comes to you and works alongside your vet.

Natalie Malkut, RVT, with a dog in a wheelchair, a cat, a horse, a parrot, a rat, and a turtle
25+years in veterinary nursing
RVTRegistered Veterinary Technician
Service RangeFort Collins to Castle RockTravel fees apply
Who we help

Animals who need medical care between vet visits

Many animals recover better at home, where they're calm and comfortable. We bring the skills of an ICU nurse to your living room, barn, or backyard.

DogsAll sizes and ages
CatsIncluding fearful cats
HorsesCare at your barn or stable
BirdsParrots, poultry & pet birds
Exotic petsRabbits, small mammals & reptiles
Common reasons for care
Recovering from surgery Kidney disease Diabetes Arthritis & mobility loss Wounds & bandages Senior & hospice care Medication administration, including injections Pets too stressed to travel Horse wound & leg care Bird & exotic medications
Services & pricing

Clear prices, no surprises

Visit prices include travel within Zone 1. All care follows your veterinarian's treatment orders.

Nursing visits

Medication & Insulin Visit

Oral medications (even for pets who refuse them), injections, and insulin, with a quick wellness check.

$60
up to 30 min

Subcutaneous Fluids

Calm, gentle fluid therapy for kidney disease, dehydration, and other conditions, plus a hydration and comfort check.

$65

Post-Surgical & Wound Care

Incision checks, bandage changes, wound care, pain assessment, and sizing for a Help 'Em Up Harness.

$90
up to 45 min

Extended Nursing Visit

Comprehensive care for complex, critical, senior, or palliative patients, including monitoring, multiple treatments, comfort care, and family support.

$130
up to 60 min

Owner Training Session

Learn to give fluids, injections, or insulin yourself with hands-on coaching. You'll keep written instructions.

$95
up to 60 min

Overnight Medical Care

Overnight care in your home for pets with medical needs: medications, monitoring, and peace of mind while you're away.

$195
per night
Rehabilitation & comfort therapies

Rehabilitation & Mobility Therapy

Targeted exercises, range-of-motion work, and massage to help pets recover after surgery or injury and keep seniors moving comfortably. Includes a home exercise plan.

$130
up to 60 min

Red Light Therapy

Non-invasive, drug-free light therapy that supports healing and comfort for arthritis, joint pain, wounds, and post-surgical recovery. Most pets find it relaxing.

$100–$245
up to 30 min

Rehab + Red Light Combo

A full rehabilitation session paired with red light therapy. Save compared to booking separately.

$175–$350
Care packages

Ongoing care costs less

For pets who need regular visits. Packages are paid in advance.

Fluids 10-Pack

$585
save $65

Ten subcutaneous fluid visits.

Medication 10-Pack

$540
save $60

Ten medication or insulin visits.

Recovery Package

$405
save $45

Five post-surgical care visits.

Mobility Package

$1,750
save $350

Six Rehab + Red Light Combo sessions.

Red Light 6-Pack

$1,225
save $245

Six red light therapy sessions.

Travel area

Based in Loveland, serving the Front Range from Fort Collins to Castle Rock

ZoneAreasTravel fee
Zone 1Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Berthoud, JohnstownIncluded
Zone 2Greeley, Longmont, Wellington, Estes Park+$25 / visit
Zone 3Boulder, Denver Metro+$50 / visit
Zone 4South Denver Metro to Castle Rock+$95 / visit

Travel fees apply per visit. Not sure which zone you're in? Get in touch and we'll tell you.

How it works

From your vet's orders to care at home

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us about your pet and what your veterinarian recommended.

  2. We connect with your vet

    We confirm treatment orders with your veterinarian. We're happy to call them for you.

  3. Care at home

    Your pet gets skilled nursing care where they're most comfortable.

  4. Updates after every visit

    You and your vet get a summary of how your pet is doing.

Natalie Malkut, RVT, founder of Heartline VNC
Natalie Malkut, RVT · Founder
About

Meet Natalie Malkut, RVT

Natalie has spent more than 25 years caring for the sickest animals in veterinary medicine, in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms. For a decade, she was a veterinary nurse anesthetist at Colorado State University.

She's also the inventor of BradyBoots, an ECG monitoring paw boot used in about 500 veterinary clinics worldwide. Heartline brings that same depth of skill and care to your home.

  • Registered Veterinary TechnicianCredentialed veterinary nursing professional
  • Emergency, ICU & critical care25+ years of hands-on experience
  • Veterinary anesthesia10 years at Colorado State University
  • Veterinary inventorCreator of patented BradyBoots ECG monitoring
Additional fees
  • Same-day or urgent visit+$50
  • Holiday visit+$75
Policies
  • Veterinary authorizationYour pet's veterinarian provides treatment orders before care begins.
  • CancellationsCancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged 50% of the visit fee.
  • PaymentDue at the time of service. Packages are paid in advance.
Book a visit

Let's get your pet the care they need

Call or email to schedule, ask a question, or find out if your pet is a good fit for in-home care.