In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Services and Pricing
Unfortunately, sometimes emergency or unexpected euthanasia in a clinic setting is unavoidable. For the times we are able to plan for end-of-life care, Rivera Veterinary Services is here for you.
While saying goodbye to our best furry friends is never easy, Dr. Rivera strives to offer compassionate care for pets and their people in the comfort and privacy of their own home.
Current Pricing
All packages include transport up to 15 miles from my home office in 78218.
15-25 miles will incur a $30 trip fee for any service listed below.
Over 25 miles will incur a $50 trip fee.
Euthanasia & Private Cremation - $675
Private cremation means that your pet is cremated alone such that their ashes are not mixed with anyone else's pet and can be returned to you.
Any of the included memorial items can be opted out of, however this does not change pricing.
Private cremation package Includes the following:
-Up to 90 minutes of appointment time, travel up to 15 miles from my home office, euthanasia procedure, transport to the crematorium and delivery of cremains back to you.
-ONE of the below decorative urns
-Cremation certificate
-Name plate (will be included for all but the metal paw print urn)
-ONE clay paw print mounted in a shadow box
-ONE Ink nose print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-ONE Ink paw print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-Hair clipping in decorative box
A brass nameplate is not included with the Paw Print metal urn because the curved shape is not conducive to attaching a flat name plate. We recommend ordering a name plate from Amazon or other retailer with a hole to tie the nameplate around the neck of the urn with a decorative ribbon.
Euthanasia & Group Cremation - $470
Group cremation means that your pet is cremated along with other pets whose family selected the group cremation option.
Any of the included memorial items can be opted out of, however this does not change pricing.
**You will NOT receive ashes back or cremation certificate with this option**
Group cremation package includes the following:
-Up to 90 minutes of appointment time, travel up to 15 miles from my home office, euthanasia procedure, transport to the crematorium and delivery of memorial keepsakes back to you.
-ONE clay paw print
(Please note that the clay paw print for the Group package is NOT mounted in a shadow box, however a mounted clay paw and/or ink print can be ordered separately)
-ONE Ink nose print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-ONE Ink paw print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-Hair clipping in decorative box
Other Services
Euthanasia services ONLY - $420
(Because you plan to perform home burial*)
Any of the included memorial items can be opted out of, however this does not change pricing.
Includes the following:
-Up to 90 minutes of appointment time, travel up to 15 miles from my home office, euthanasia procedure
-ONE clay paw print
-ONE Ink nose print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-ONE Ink paw print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-Hair clipping in decorative box
Creation of the memorial items will be performed on-site at the time of euthanasia service.
Please note that for Euthanasia Service only, no memorial items can be ordered mounted/framed, as the crematorium performs this service. Since your pet will not be going to the crematorium, we cannot mount any keepsake items.
*For at-home burial, there are inherent risks to the environment or wildlife from improperly dug burial sites. The euthanasia drug can seriously harm or even kill wildlife if tissues from your pet are ingested. A EuthaBag will be provided for burial to mitigate leeching or the drugs used into the soil.
Please check your local jurisdiction's laws or recommendations for burial procedures of chemically euthanized animals.
After-care ONLY
(This would be for if your pet has passed away at home on their own or prior to my arrival for euthanasia, but you desire cremation and the transport to and/or from the crematorium.)
$385 for Private cremation
$325 for Group cremation
This service includes the following:
-Up to 90 minutes of appointment time and travel up to 15 miles from my home office for pick up and transportation to the crematorium.
-ONE clay paw print
-ONE Ink nose print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-ONE Ink paw print on white 5" X 7" cardstock
-Hair clipping in decorative box
-Delivery of the cremains (if selecting private cremation) and memorial keepsakes back to you.
If selecting the group cremation option, memorial keepsakes may be created on-site at the time of euthanasia service.
Retired Military or Police Working Dogs
Providing veterinary care for our nation's 4-legged Heroes has been one of the greatest privileges of Dr. Rivera's career.
It is her solemn honor to offer the Private Service package for just $150.
This service will include a memorial flag and display case.
Dr. Rivera is happy to work with any Working Dog support organization or agency that may cover the cost of euthanasia services, if needed.
Military Families
Active duty members and retirees will receive a $50 discount on any service.
Additional Keepsakes
Clay paw prints WITHOUT shadow box - $15
Ink paw or nose prints WITHOUT frame - $10
Clay or ink paw prints, or ink nose print WITH frame - $45
Prices are for EACH additional item
