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
SundayTimes 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
Dr. Mills is an absolute angel. During this most difficult time her compassion was incredible. We thank her from the bottom of our hearts. She is an incredible blessing.
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!
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.
Dr Mills was wonderful and made our home euthanasia experience very calm, peaceful, and comforting. She was very sweet and attentive to Koda and he connected with her right away. Dr Mills explained the entire process and what to expect. Everything went according to plan and our dog passed peacefully in our loving arms. I highly recommend Dr Mills should you decide home euthanasia is needed for your pet.
Dr. Courtney was very compassionate and kind. It was very comforting to have her here to make this difficult decision we made seem a little easier.
On one of the hardest days of our lives, Dr. Courtney was so patient and caring with us and our sweet pup. She took the time to sit with us and listen to us talk about Longo, she made sure he was calm and comfortable, and when it was time, she made his passing a little less painful. She is exactly the type of person you need on a day like this.
