Vet Serves in Charleston, SC

Dr. Briell Dzierga

Verified Veterinarian

110 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

ThursdayTimes 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

Dr. Dzierga was amazing. She fully assessed the readiness of our beloved Hershey and our family for his passing. She was kind, compassionate and made a very difficult day one that we will never forget..Not as much for the loss but more for the beautiful way she assisted our family and Hershey in passing peacefully with dignity and respect. She allowed us ample time with him and fully explained every step of the process. She was extremely considerate of how long she allowed us with him after his passing and even more considerate of how she prepared him for transport to the crematorium. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Dzierga and how much we appreciate her. Hershey is in a better place now and we are at peace in part because he is no longer suffering but also because of the way he was allowed to pass. Thank you Dr. Dzierga!

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5.0
Apr 09 2026 by Jamie W.
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In one of the most devastating moments of our lives, we were fortunate to be met with extraordinary compassion. The At- home euthanasia of our beloved Doberman, Lex, was carried out with such tenderness and compassion by the deeply kind and understanding Dr. Briell Dzierga. Her presence brought a sense of calm into our home-transforming what could have been purely heartbreaking into something peaceful, respectful and full of love. She took the time to listen, to honor Lex’s life, and to make sure every step was handled with gentle care. Her demeanor was both professional and profoundly human; she understood the depth of our pain and offered quiet support that made all the difference. While saying goodbye is never easy, Dr. Dzierga helped us navigate it with grace, we’re so thankful that even in sorrow, we were surrounded by kindness.

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5.0
Jul 13 2025 by Cheryl Rowell
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I cannot begin to thank Dr. Briell for the compassion she exuded during a very difficult time. Thank you is just not enough for the kindness shown by her. I would highly recommend Dr. Briell. And the thank you note with personal information mentioned about the life of Isla - so thoughtful!

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5.0
Mar 06 2026 by Amber D.
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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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Dec 11 2025 by Don B.
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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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Aug 10 2025 by Lisa Bradley
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Dr. Briell Dzierga is an angel. We had to say goodbye to our sweet 20yr old kitty, Belle, two weeks ago. Dr. Dzierga was more amazing and wonderful than I could have wished for. I can't even put into words. She did not rush us during the process. It was a peaceful process. We are still grieving but Dr. Dzierga was the most caring person I've ever met and, when it comes time for our other senior kitties, I will be calling Dr. Dzierga.

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Jul 10 2025 by Shauna A.
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