Vet Serves in Charleston, SC

Dr. Briell Dzierga

Verified Veterinarian

88 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

Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

We were very pleased with the empathy, professionalism and competency of the veterinarian from At home Pet Euthanasia CodaPet. Our beloved 20 y old cat, Gwen, had end stage kidney failure. Dr. Dzierga took the time to explain every step of the process very clearly, she gave us support and was sensitive of our emotions. We felt we were in excellent hands during this difficult time.

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5.0
Aug 17 2025 by Maria Riva
Review by Maria Riva
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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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Couldn’t have asked for a better experience from Dr. Briell. She took a lot of time to talk with us about Lucy and her life with us, her favorite things and experiences. She also had treats and was quite generous with them. I know Lucy, (always a food motivated doggie) had at least 8 or 10, so she went over the rainbow bridge with a full belly. She even took a paw print and cut some of her hair for us. The whole procedure right down to Pet Rest, that came to transport her to the cremation facility, was done very reverently and empathetically throughout the whole ordeal. I had her ashes returned to me within two days and there was a beautiful card and a cast of her paw included along with my chosen container. I highly recommend Dr. Briell and Pet Rest. They took an otherwise traumatic experience and made it bearable.

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5.0
Oct 10 2025 by Connie H.
Review by Connie H.
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Dr. Briell Dzierga was the most compassionate and thorough vet. She explained everything she was doing as we went on and treated Thor with lots of love and treats. I recommend her to anyone that is in need of this service.

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5.0
Sep 04 2024 by Robin V
Review by Robin V
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Dr. Dzierga made saying goodbye to our sweet Molly as positive of an experience as it could be. She walked us through everything and answered our questions honestly and thoroughly. She was very patient and didn't make us feel rushed, and her empathy was genuine. She assured us that we were doing the right thing and helped us feel confident in our decision, even though it was painful. I would highly recommend her a thousand times over.

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5.0
May 15 2025 by Kelly H.
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What an amazing person Dr. Briell Dzierga was!! She made such an awful time of our lives so calm and peaceful. She was just an angel to our big boy Duke. I miss him already and it hasn't even been but a few hours. But I wanted to make sure that I left a review so that everyone who needs help with such an awful decision could hear what an amazing service these people offer.

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5.0
Feb 26 2025 by Jacolyn Warlick
Review by Jacolyn Warlick
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