Dr. Cara Mitchell
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I became a veterinarian because I believe it is our responsibility as humans to care for animals who don't have a voice or much of a choice in their lives. Whether it's a wild animal, a farm animal, or a pet, we humans impact their environment and what happens to them. My mission is to make every animal I care for feel loved and safe in any situation. Throughout my career, I have had to euthanize many animals, which is never an easy thing to do. During this difficult task, I have developed a way to focus all my love and attention on the life of the animal, not the euthanasia. So that in this challenging situation, the animal feels safe and loved during this peaceful passing, and the owners feel at peace with the decision that has been made.
Education
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Asheville - 2013
Veterinary Medicine: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine - 2017
Certifications
1CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
- Based InBurnsville, NC
- Service areasBurnsville, Asheville, NC & Surrounding Areas
- Work Experience8+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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. Cara Mitchell will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $325
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 $225
What pet parents are saying
I highly recommend Dr. Cara Mitchel for home visits. It was time for my sweet boy, Eli, to go and I couldn’t bear taking him to the veterinary hospital. This way and the under loving care and expertise of Dr. Cara, Eli passed in peace in his home with all of his loved ones. Thank you and bless you, Dr. Cara Mitchell. Debbie DeCosta
Letting go of our family pets is one of the most difficult decisions and Dr Mitchell made it feel so spiritual and her compassion for my family was felt by all of us. When she shed a tear for our precious Scout, we all knew we would never forget her—we won’t. Thank you, Cara!
I would recommend Dr. Mitchell and CodaPet to every single pet parent. Having the option for professional care at home is priceless. While letting any pet go is one of the saddest and hardest decisions, it was an easy decision to use CodaPet so my cat could stay at home in her safe space and in my arms until the very end. Dr. Mitchell was so very gentle and sweet to my cat and comforting to me as well during such a difficult time. Highly highly recommend.
Dr Cara Mitchell was so compassionate and thoughtful as we had to make the difficult decision for our Maltese as the Cushings Disease had taken its toll on her body. The at home service helped our Mazie be as comfortable as possible in her last moments as Dr Cara explained everything ahead of time to let us know what each step would be. Thank you Dr Cara Mitchell.
Dr Mitchell Could not have been better. Gentle, patient, compassionate, thorough. My baby did not suffer any anxiety whatsoever and had the most peaceful passing. So much better than the traditional animal hospital euthanasia. Worth every penny of the fee. Will highly recommend to friends & coworkers that may need her service.
Dr. Cara was incredibly compassionate, professional, and caring! She cried with us, prayed with us and thoroughly explained everything to us! What a fabulous job she did at a time when we really needed her.
