Vet Serves in Charleston, SC

Dr. Briell Dzierga

Verified Veterinarian

114 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

At a very young age I developed a fascination with animals through drawing. This quickly evolved into my passion for animals and the reason of choosing the career path of becoming a veterinarian. My past experiences have led me to work with a wide variety of species ranging from biomedical primates to small and large animals. Through practicing I have found that quality medicine and care along with quality time spent with owners and pets is imperative to my values as a practitioner. In-home euthanasia allows me to embody these facets and provide optimal care to my patients in the comfort of their own home.

Education

Undergraduate: The University of Rhode Island - 2014

Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 2018

  • Based InHanahan, SC
  • Service areasCharleston, SC & Surrounding Areas
  • Work Experience7+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

FridayTimes Vary Weekly

Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

Dr. Briell Dzierga will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $315

Pet cremation

Dr. Briell Dzierga will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $190 - $370

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $10 - $25

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $150

What pet parents are saying

I cannot thank Dr. Briell enough for her kindness and compassion she showed our family as she helped our dog, Snickers, cross the rainbow bridge. She was so loving with Snickers and asked our family questions to get to know her better. I had phoned our veterinarian to ask for a service that would allow the procedure to be done in the comfort of Snickers' home so we wouldn't have to make her travel and be more anxious and uncomfortable. When I searched for the suggested service, I came across CodaPet and read the touching reviews of Dr. Briell and felt she was the right veterinarian for this difficult decision. I am so thankful I went with her. She is an incredibly special person for a very difficult decision that many pet families have to make. I highly recommend Dr. Briell.

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5.0
Aug 02 2025 by Cindy H.
Review by Cindy H.
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This is written to share with you our personal experiences with the unfortunate necessity of saying ‘goodbye’ to our friend, companion and virtual family member of nearly 15 years, our dog, Baxter. Most of the time Baxter was a good boy...and, yes, once in a while, a bad boy...but he was always our boy. Baxter was a Shiba Inu and a handsome devil. He loved to run, jump, chase and frolic and shared hours of enjoyment with us. Since our children were all grown, Baxter became more than just a pet. He would sit at the table with us, never ate dog food, was most often fed his chicken and cheese (not mixed) by hand and loved to escape from the house, patrol the neighborhood for between 30 seconds and 5 minutes and then come running back through the garage, thru the open door to the kitchen to the safety of his own home. As it does with all pets, eventually time caught up with Baxter much too quickly. He slowed down and began to have other issues that seemed to be causing him pain. He had 14+ great years, but things had become more and more difficult for him over the past 12 months. This finally brought us to what seemed like the most painful conclusion we ever faced – it seemed we were trying to extend Baxter’s life – not as much for Baxter as for us. So the final decision was made and we investigated all the options, one of which was in-home pet euthanasia. We decided we wanted to be with him to comfort him during his final moments. We wanted him to be treated with dignity and compassion. And we wanted him to be comfortable with where he was and with those who loved him the most. And, yes, I will admit, we wanted it to be as free from anxiety and stress as possible for us as well. As I am typing this with tears in my eyes, I have to say that thanks to Dr. Dzierga and her team at CodaPet. She came to our home, sat with us and Baxter for an hour explaining the process, what we could expect and, most importantly how Baxter would be treated. I have to say the entire procedure was more comforting and less painful than either of us ever imagined. Baxter was lying with us and simply drifted off to sleep experiencing no pain nor any anxiety, nothing but comfort. We said not our ‘goodbyes’, but our ‘goodnights’ to our little friend, promising to see him again. The last image I have of Baxter was him wrapped in blanket like a baby being lovingly carried away. His eyes were closed as if he were only sleeping, content, at peace and free of pain. We recommend every pet owner consider in-home pet euthanasia. It is a beautiful way to say ‘goodnight’ to your ‘friend’ and give those final moments with ‘your Baxter’ the same meaning as the wonderful life you shared together. Don and Eileen Bigda

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5.0
Dec 11 2025 by Don B.
Review by Don B.
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Dr Dzierga is amazing on every level. She was patient and explained the process to us. She took time to learn about our dog, not only his current condition but his whole life story. She is full of compassion and helped us deal with the loss. I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for us. Thank you again Dr Dzierga

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5.0
Jun 05 2026 by Mark B.
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I could not speak higher of my experience with Dr. Dzierga. She made a heartbreaking experience so peaceful and the best situation it could be. Not only does she care, but she walked me through each step of the way, and listened to my questions with empathy and care. She listened to me tell my story of my girl Hazel, and asked questions, and also gave lots of love and treats to my other dog, as well. After my experience, I will never use another service for my pet. I am able to sleep soundly at night knowing that the best care was given to my beloved Hazel. The best decision I have made in a long time was to use Dr. Dzierga!

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5.0
Mar 02 2026 by Sara K.
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Oh, my. I don't even know where to start about the special care Dr. Brielle gave both Carmen and me. She was not in a hurry even though it was almost 7p when she arrived because she had to travel so far from the previous appointment but she stayed two and a half hours with us. She spent a lot of time observing Carmen to insure this was the right choice and gave me so much reassurance that it was definitely the right decision. That made me feel so much better. She gave Carmen so much attention and Carmen really liked her. That means a lot. She was gentle the whole time with all she did. I just can't say enough about the care she gave us. Without a doubt, I'd highly recommend her and definitely use her again if I ever have to. Thanks so much for sending us this wonderful vet. I'm so appreciative of all she did and her methods.

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5.0
Jun 20 2025 by Joyce R.
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Dr. Briell was amazing! She was so patient, explained everything she was going to do before she did it, and really helped us during a very difficult time. Dr.Briell got to know our Emma which really meant a lot. Emma mattered to her and us. I had wondered if I was doing the right thing at the right time. Emma had a good day which made me double think my decision. Dr. Briell pointed out some of Emma’s behaviors as we were watching her walk around. She picked up on her pain and I could then see it too. This reassurance was priceless to me. I held my precious Emma in her final moments and was comforted in the fact that she was finally free of her pain. She was at peace. Dr. Briell then took great care of our fur baby, cradling her in a soft blanket and placing her in a new pet bed. We had asked for her to be cremated and Dr. Briell took care of that for us. Looking back, it was a very beautiful experience. We can’t thank Dr. Briell enough for her care and kindness!

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5.0
Aug 10 2025 by Lisa B.
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