Dr. Julie Reck

Dr. Julie Reck

Julie Reck was inspired to become an animal doctor since childhood. In 2002, she was accepted in to the veterinary doctorate program at the Virginia- Maryland Regional college of Veterinary Medicine. She was the second youngest student accepted in the history of the college. She received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in May 2007.
After receiving her degree, Dr. Reck searched the country for an ideal area to practice veterinary medicine. Born in Georgia, she felt a strong connection to the South and chose Charlotte, NC. She began her career practicing small animal medicine and surgery in Charlotte. In March 2009, she was given the opportunity to work with the Humane Society of Charlotte. Dr. Reck is a full time surgeon at the Humane Society of Charlotte. She performs 5,500 spays and neuters per year, helping to reduce the homeless pet population. She also performs more advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures on animals in the shelter to improve their quality of life and increase their chances of finding a permanent home.

Dr. Reck had numerous requests for in-home euthanasia while in private small animal practice. She and her husband formed Home Farewell to serve pets and their owners throughout Charlotte. While it is a difficult calling, Dr. Reck is dedicated to relieving an animal's suffering in the comfort of their home or bed. A few months after beginning home Farewell, Dr. Reck received many requests from owners looking for a book to help them work through their decision making. At the suggestion of her clients, Dr. Reck created Facing Farewell to allow honest and reliable information on animal euthanasia and quality of life to be available to all pet parents.

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