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 Experience8+ 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 Courtney was simply amazing! She handled us and our sweet Milo with such care and compassion. I cannot imagine a better person to help with such a difficult situation. So grateful to have found her through Codapet.
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.
Courtney was very professional and extremely compassionate! She explained everything that was going to happen and we felt very comfortable with her. Losing a treasured dog is so difficult, yet she made it much easier for our beloved Blitz!
It has been a few months since Dr. Mills helped our sweet Oté cross the Rainbow Bridge, but I want to help anyone who may need her services to know that she is the most gentle soul I have encountered. Oté knew it too. She took her time and made sure he was comfortable, but she also took time to comfort us as we navigated this difficult time with him. If you need this service, Dr. Mills is an amazingly kind soul and will make the process as comfortable as possible.
Dr. Mills guided us through our first pet euthanasia. We cannot imagine having gone through this with anyone else. We are so happy we chose in-home euthanasia. We’ve had our Chloe girl since we rescued her as a kitten. After 17 wonderful years it was time for her to cross the rainbow bridge. She was blind, deaf, and had light blood pressure and kidney failure. She loved to be near us but hated being picked up and she despised trips to the vet. Dr. Mills was ah-mazing. Compassionate, skilled, knowledgeable, etc etc etc. Chloe was able to stay in her favorite spot on the couch, soaked in sunshine, surrounded by her people and peacefully fall asleep. Thank you, Dr. Mills, for being so good at what you do and providing a beautiful and peaceful passing for our beloved Chloe.
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.
