Lifting Stars Pet Homecare Veterinary Team
…who will take care of your pet with professionalism, kindness, and compassion.
Lifting Stars Pet Homecare
Compassionate In-Home End-Of-Life Care For Your Beloved Companions
We at Lifting Stars Pet Homecare in Vancouver BC have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals and support staff to bring you the best possible end-of-life care for your pet.
Dr. Jeff Berkshire
Veterinarian
Dr. Jeff Berkshire is originally from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. He fell in love with Vancouver when studying for his MSc in Animal Science at the University of British Columbia. After completing his Masters in 1999, Dr. Berkshire worked in the Education Department at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. He then enrolled at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island where he graduated in 2005.
Dr. Berkshire has practiced small animal veterinary medicine in both Canada and the United States since 2005. He started his career at Westminster Veterinary Group in Southern California. Five years later, he moved to North Vancouver and worked at Highlands Animal Hospital for two years, before moving to Granville Island Veterinary Hospital in 2012. Lifting Stars Pet Homecare opened in April 2015, and now Dr. Berkshire works exclusively as a house-call veterinarian.
Dr. Berkshire is an animal lover. He has a Percheron horse named Jethro, a Dalmatian named Lola, a Bichon mix named Squirrel, and a small pond with koi and fancy goldfish. Pictured is Jeff with his dearly missed cat named Squeak. In his free time, Dr. Berkshire enjoys spending time with his horse and dogs, gardening, traveling, exercising, eating good food, taking naps, and spending time with family and friends.
Years in practice: 18
Education: Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, PE
Dr. Berkshire’s Professional Memberships:
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- College of Veterinarians of British Columbia
- International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
- Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
Dr. Jennifer Boterf
Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Boterf is originally from Sacramento, California. She has been fortunate to have had experience practicing both emergency and general medicine, which has provided her with the knowledge to help families navigate emotionally vulnerable moments. Through her experiences, she has also learned that end-of-life care is incredibly important to families and their companions. Dr. Boterf takes pride in using her skills as a veterinarian, along with her compassion for pets and their owners, to help guide them through their pet’s end-of-life experience in the peace, warmth, and comfort of their home.
Dr. Boterf has a senior cat named Munchkin and a freshwater fish tank. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to parks, hiking, swimming, biking, or relaxing with a movie. She is learning to speak French, and she loves baking at home.
Years in Practice: 8
Education: Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia
Dr. Boterf’s Professional Memberships:
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- College of Veterinarians of British Columbia
- International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care