Vet Serves in Asheville, NC

Dr. Cara Mitchell

Verified Veterinarian

14 reviews

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

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CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)

 CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
  • Based InBurnsville, NC
  • Service areasBurnsville, Asheville, NC & Surrounding Areas
  • Work Experience9+ 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. Cara Mitchell will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $325

Pet cremation

Dr. Cara Mitchell 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 $105 - $210

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

Dr. Mitchell was compassionate and professional while guiding us through the process of helping our dog cross the rainbow bridge. Our beloved dog lived to be 17 years old.

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Nov 22 2024 by Catherine L.
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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!

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5.0
Feb 03 2026 by John A.
Review by John A.
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Cara was amazing! She was compassionate, gentle . loving and we didnt feel rushed during this experience! We felt so blessed to have her as part of this experience- even though it was sad, her calm assurance made us feel that this was the right decision. We were so thankful that we found such a loving individual to help us usher Ranger to his peaceful resting place.

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Apr 30 2025 by Dirk C.
Review by Dirk C.
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Great service on a terrible day. Very professional and kind. She let us reschedule to get one more day with our dog. She let us take our time during the Appt and even gave us a print of his paw as a keepsake. I would recommend this service to anyway having to go through this.

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Jan 12 2025 by Cameron Hetteen
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This is not something that anyone ever wants to go through but if you must, Cara is a wonderful guide and provider. I had to go through this alone due to the holidays but felt like none of that mattered thanks to the compassion and warmth that Cara provided as she helped my Lucy pass peacefully. She was communicative, punctual, extremely professional, explained things in an easy to understand manner and most of all just such a calming and peaceful presence for my pet and my (admittedly in shambles) self.

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Dec 20 2024 by Maggie Rusch
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They are not enough words to express how thankful I am for Dr.Cara and her in home services. She was so compassionate and professional during such a heard time for us. Our sweet boy was 15+ years old and I'm thankful he was able to be in the comfort of his own home. I feel for anyone having to make the decision but I couldn't recommend Dr.Cara Mitchell enough.

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May 17 2025 by Sarah Shepherd
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