Vet Serves in Austin, TX

Dr. John Bruker

Verified Veterinarian

15 reviews

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

1

Texas Veterinary Medical Association Member

Texas 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

Pet cremation

Dr. John Bruker 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 $185 - $350

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.

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5.0
Jan 12 2026 by Arjun G.
Review by Dr. John Bruker

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.

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5.0
Dec 26 2025 by David C.
Review by David C.
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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.

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5.0
May 02 2026 by Zoe C.
Review by Dr. John Bruker

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.

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5.0
Dec 20 2025 by Hannah L.
Review by Dr. John Bruker

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.

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5.0
Aug 27 2025 by Dianne H.
Review by Dr. John Bruker

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.

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5.0
May 18 2026 by Juli H.
Review by Dr. John Bruker