Dr. John Bruker
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I have a loving respect for all of Gods creations. After 25 years of stress filled pet emergency work and experiencing the grief and heartbreak that pet lovers go through on a daily basis one can't help but ponder life and death. These experiences, in part, lead me to practice yoga and meditation for over 30 years, which, at their essence are preparation for the transition from this life to something that we really can't explain.
Education
Undergraduate: Stephan F Austin State University - 1988
Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M University College of Vet Med - 1992
Certifications
1Texas Veterinary Medical Association Member
- Based InAustin, TX
- Service areasAustin, TX and surrounding area
- Work Experience30+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
WednesdayTimes 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. John Bruker will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $340
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. Cost
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $215
What pet parents are saying
He was very compassionate and communicative. He let us know when he would arrive and made sure we understood what was happening each step of the way, explaining both before and during. He made a difficult process a bit easier and we’re thankful.
M y prayers for my sweet aging pup Trixie always included a request that God continue to grant her a peaceful life and when the time came a perfect end. Dr. Bruker’s compassion for animals and their owners, and respect for the moment at hand was evident from the instant he arrived at our home, knelled down on the floor to Trixie, and quickly befriended her. His process was unobtrusive and gentle and gave us time to love her, assure her, and say goodbye to her. She passed calmly and peacefully. Thank you Dr. Bruker for respectfully and compassionately bringing Trixie’s long life to that perfect end.
Dr. Bruker was absolutely great. He was educational and let us know all the steps. He was then was ready to go and gave us time at every step anticipating and asking when we were ready for the next steps. What he does is such a treasure allowing us to say goodbye in the comfort of our own home.
Dr. Bruker was incredibly kind and thoughtful through the process of my pet’s home euthenasia, and made sure I was very comfortable and informed. Many thanks to him for helping to make a difficult experience easy and peaceful.
Dr. Bruker was compassionate, gentle, and informative when helping us say goodbye to our 15-year-old Vizsla. He answered our questions, made sure our dog was comfortable and pain-free, and gave us the time we needed. His kindness made a very difficult moment easier.
Dr. Bruker communicated quickly and thoughtfully as we scheduled, canceled, and rescheduled as Hugo’s health declined, improved, then declined again. We said goodbye in a beautiful garden setting with birds singing above and his family gathered around in the dappled sunlight and light breeze. We felt so much respect and empathy from Dr. Bruker. Afterward he checked on us digitally and also sent a sweet card.
