Dr. John Bruker
Verified Veterinarian
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
1Texas 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
FridayTimes 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
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
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.
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.
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.
Dr Bruker was so patient and kind. He helped me through one of the most difficult days of my life with compassion for me and Peaches. He made sure her last moments were as peaceful as possible for both of us.
Dr. John Burker and the team at Cota Pet made a heartbreaking day much more bearable. Their communication was excellent. Every correspondence was clear, timely, and professional, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. When Dr. Burker arrived at our home, his compassion was evident. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and treated Jackson with such dignity. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and support during this time.
Dr. John was incredibly passionate and caring about his work. He had great bedside manners and was there for me when I needed him the most, even on a Sunday when other home vet services weren’t available. I highly recommend him.
