Dr. Courtney Mills
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
As a young girl, I knew two things for certain: I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, and I wanted to help those who couldn’t help themselves. This guiding principle led me to veterinary medicine. Early in my career as a general practitioner in San Diego, I found myself drawn to the most vulnerable patients—those nearing the end of their lives. I began connecting deeply with families, offering a safe space to openly and honestly discuss quality of life, quality of death, grief, loss and love. When I realized that the traditional clinical setting was limiting my ability to fully support my clients and patients, I transitioned in 2020 to focus exclusively on end-of-life care. Helping families give their beloved pets the gift of a passing that is peaceful, loving and dignified has become my life’s work.
Education
Undergraduate: Cornell University - 2009
Veterinary Medicine: Cornell University - 2016
- Based InJacksonville, FL
- Service areasJacksonville, FL and surrounding area
- Work Experience10+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
- Notice Required1 hour
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. Courtney Mills will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $360
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $10 - $30
What pet parents are saying
I cannot overstate how incredibly compassionate, professional, and caring Dr. Mills was with our family and our cat, Murray, on his most difficult day. She worked us into her already full schedule due to our emergency needs. Dr. Mills was able to adjust her standard routine to meet our needs and make everything as easy as possible for our Murray. She was so respectful of Murray and our family and she explained everything that was happening before she moved to the next step. I can’t give her enough praise, and I am so thankful that she provides such a critical & compassionate service.
Highly recommend without reservation Dr. Courtney Mills and At Home Pet Euthanasia. The unbearable loss of a special pet was made more bearable by her compassion, consideration, and quiet demeanor.
Dr Mills is an amazing human being. She so very caring, compassionate and comforting! Her time with us was incredible, she explained everything in detail, she love on our sweet boy to help him feel comfortable and relaxed. She talk with me, answered my questions and made me feel comfortable with my decision to let my sweet boy go. It was his time and I didn’t want him to suffer any longer. I was extremely happy to be able to do this in my home where we were both comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend Dr.Mills if you have to say goodbye to your furbaby!
Dr. Mills is very compassionate and made our experience feel as good as she possibly could. This was our first time ever doing an at-home euthanasia so we did not know what to expect, but Dr. Mills was very thorough and took her time explaining the process and allowing us to take as much time as we needed.
Saying goodbye to Zoey was one of the hardest things we’ve had to do, but Dr. Mills made the process as peaceful and comforting as possible. She was incredibly gentle, explained every step clearly, and never made us feel rushed. We are so grateful for her compassion and the dignity that she showed our sweet baby in her final moments.
Cournety Mills is an angel. Our Kenji was very sick, but kept himself alive for us. It was time to allow him to let go, so we decided for a quiet, in-home euthenasia. Courtney arrived on time and immediately went to where he was laying to interact with him and assure him. Her compassionate and considerate approach and the calm way she carefully explained every step was what we needed. We sat with Kenji and spent the final minutes with him wrapped in his fvorite blanket. The end was peacful. Courtney made the unbearable bearable. We cannot speak highly enough about her.
