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
Wednesday9:00 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. CostFrom $25 - $50
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
Dr. Cara Mitchell took great care with Leo during a difficult time for our family. She communicated with us every step of the way, and gave us time to ourselves to say goodbye. Forever grateful.
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.
This is one review I wish I never had to leave, as it means the loss of my precious Koda. Cara was so professional and compassionate from start to finish. She made a very sad and painful process go as smoothly and as peacefully as it possibly could. She took care of everything and went above and beyond. If I had to do this again, there isn’t another vet I would want to be there to help my pet pass. Thank you, Cara.
Dr. Mitchell came to our home and provided us all the time we needed to say goodbye. We had to change our appt and she was able to accommodate us. Our dogs passing was in our bed where she had spent so much time. We are grateful we could do this at home.
At a time when it felt like everything was going badly, Dr Cara Mitchell came to the house and made everything just a little bit easier with her kindness ad generosity. It is easy to see she really cares and sees her job as a sacred service to animals and those who love them.
