Vet Serves in Palatine, IL

Dr. John Murray

Verified Veterinarian

71 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

As a veterinarian, my passion for animal, and compassion for both pets and their families led me to pursue a career in veterinary medicine since I was little. My desire to provide the utmost comfort and support during difficult times prompted me to specialize in in-home euthanasia services. By offering this compassionate and personalized approach, I want to ensure that pets and their owners receive the care and safety they deserve during their final moments together.

Education

Undergraduate: Kansas State University

Veterinary Medicine: University of Missouri

  • Based InPalatine, IL
  • Service areasPalatine, IL and surrounding areas
  • Work Experience2+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Poultry (chickens, ducks, geese), ...
  • Notice Required2 hours

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. John Murray will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $400

Pet cremation

Dr. John Murray 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 $200 - $425

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $10 - $55

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $150

What pet parents are saying

Dr John Murray was so sweet & kind. He took his time to love on our Nova girl before having to put her down. He waned to know what she was like growing up & hear her story. Meanwhile, my other dogs were trying to distract him and one kept bringing him a toy. I will recommend Dr Murray to my friends and family & I’m sure I’ll need him again one day. Thank you for everything Dr! Keep up your wonderful work. I know it cannot be an easy job to do :(

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Aug 02 2025 by Jacquelyn
Review by Jacquelyn
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Putting our dog to rest at home was the best decision we could have made. Dr. Murray was so sensitive and patient. He explained everything that was happening and asked about Eva and her personality during the process which lightened things up a bit during a very sad time. Thank you for that.

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Jul 23 2025 by Jessica Stevens
Review by Jessica Stevens
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We unfortunately had to put our beloved dog, Onyx, to sleep, and we are beyond grateful that Dr. Murray was there to guide us through it. He was incredibly compassionate, patient, and took the time to explain every step with a calm and soothing presence that truly helped put us at ease. What meant the most to us was the way he handled Onyx—with such tenderness, respect, and love. It brought us comfort during one of the hardest moments of our lives. We can’t thank Dr. Murray enough for the dignity and care he gave both Onyx and us during this heartbreaking experience.

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5.0
Jul 20 2025 by Elsa Velasquez
Review by Elsa Velasquez
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100% recommend Dr. Murray. On such a hard day for our family, he was very understanding, comforting and communicative both before and during the appointment. He was able to make our cat's passing as comfortable as possible. We are so grateful we were able to have this procedure done at home without the typical going-to-the-vet stress.

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Aug 21 2025 by Becca McMullin
Review by Becca McMullin
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Dr. Murray is kind, gentle, careful, knowledgeable, patient and has the skills and all the genuine caring to handle everything the pet needs, along with its mourning people. We are so grateful to him for making the awful experience as painless as it could have been for both Caesar and us, while having to say goodbye.

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Nov 20 2025 by Kelly and Bill P.
Review by Kelly and Bill P.
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Dr. John Murray made the process as painless and peaceful as possible. Our cat, who was normally shy and skittish of new people (including vets) was brushing up against him and letting Dr. Murray pet him, which says a lot to me. It was clear that our little guy was not stressed out by the process, and his passing was as peaceful as we could have hoped for.

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Jan 07 2025 by Matt Baskerville
Review by Matt Baskerville
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