Home euthanasia · London · No hidden fees

When you feel
the time
has come.

If your pet is struggling — in pain, exhausted, no longer themselves — home euthanasia is the kindest thing you can do. No journey to the practice. No unfamiliar room. Just a gentle process, at home, in the place they know and love, surrounded by you.

Tell me a little about your pet and I'll get back to you personally.

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Gentle process.
Gentle vet.

I've been through this with my own pets. There is a day when you feel it — they've had enough, and it isn't fair to let them suffer. You don't need a score to tell you that. You know.

What I can promise you is a peaceful process. A sedative is given first, so your pet drifts into a deep, comfortable sleep before anything else happens. They feel nothing. They are simply... at rest. Then, gently, they go. It is quiet. It is calm. It is how it should be.

No drive to the practice. No waiting room. No being taken to a back room alone. Just your home, your family, your pet's favourite spot — and someone who has done this hundreds of times and will guide you through every moment.

I'm an independent vet. When you contact me, you speak to me. That's how it stays.

Technically skilled Experienced with all breeds and sizes. I always find a vein, calmly and quickly — your pet won't be distressed.
Genuinely unhurried No waiting room, no next appointment pressing. We go at your pace.
Family-led farewell You choose where, when, and who is present. I support the whole family, not just the pet.
Honest pricing Everything is listed here. No surprises, no upselling on the day.

Simple, calm, dignified.

1

Tell me about your pet

Fill in the short form or send me a message. Tell me about your pet, where you are, and what's happening. I'll get back to you personally — same day, often within the hour.

2

I come to your home

I arrive at your home at the agreed time. We take a few minutes to settle your pet and talk through everything before we begin.

3

A calm, gentle process

A gentle sedative is given first so your pet is deeply relaxed and unaware. Then the euthanasia injection. It is very peaceful.

4

I take care of everything after

If you'd like cremation, I take care of everything. You choose individual or communal, and whether you want ashes returned.

Clear prices.
Nothing added on the day.

✓ No hidden fees

All prices below are complete. No travel fee for South East, Central and East London. For areas beyond, a small travel fee applies — confirmed when you get in touch.

Cats

All breeds · includes sedation

Home euthanasia
£180
Communal cremationAshes not returned
£85
Individual cremationAshes returned, scatter tube included
£220
Collection from your home · ashes returned within a few days

Dogs

Priced by size · includes sedation

Small (under 10 kg)e.g. Chihuahua, Pug, Yorkie
£200
Medium (10–25 kg)e.g. Spaniel, Beagle
£230
Large (25–45 kg)e.g. Labrador, Shepherd
£260
Giant (over 45 kg)e.g. Great Dane, Mastiff
£290

Small & exotic pets

Guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other small animals. Handled with the same care and gentleness.

Home euthanasia£160
Communal cremation£40
Individual cremation£90

Dog cremation

Communal or individual — you choose. Individual cremation means your dog is cremated alone and ashes are returned to you in a scatter tube.

Communal — small dog£95
Communal — large dog£160
Individual — small dog£220
Individual — large dog£280

Aftercare

I work with trusted cremation partners outside London. I arrange everything for you — collection from your home, cremation, and return of ashes. You don't need to make a single call.

Clay paw print£20
Ink paw or nose print£10
Fur clippingIncluded
Scatter tubeIncluded
Tea light & forget-me-not seedsIncluded
Out of hours surcharges: Evening appointments (10pm–7am) +£80 · Weekends & bank holidays +£50. All prices confirmed when you get in touch — no surprises.

Coverage: I cover all of London and within a 60 mile radius radius — Surrey, Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and beyond. No travel fee for South East, Central and East London. Further areas at £1 per mile each way, confirmed upfront with no surprises.

What to expect.

Will my pet be in pain?

No. A sedative is given first, so your pet falls into a deep, comfortable sleep before anything else happens. The final injection is given only when they are fully relaxed and unaware. It is completely peaceful.

How long does it take?

There is no rush. Sedation takes around 5–15 minutes to take full effect. Once your pet is settled and sleeping, the process itself is very quick — a matter of seconds. I stay as long as you need me to afterwards.

Can my family be there?

Yes — and I encourage it. Children, other pets, everyone who loves them. You choose who is present. Your pet should be surrounded by the people they love. That is the whole point of doing this at home.

Where in my home does it happen?

Wherever your pet is most comfortable — their bed, the sofa, the garden, a favourite corner. You choose. I bring everything I need.

What happens afterwards?

I work with trusted cremation partners who collect your pet directly from your home. You can choose individual cremation with ashes returned, communal cremation, or make your own arrangements. There is no pressure and no rush to decide.

Can you come today?

I will always try. Same-day appointments are often available across London and within 60 miles. Message me and I will do everything I can.

How do I know it's time?

You already do. That is why you are here. Trust yourself — you know your pet better than anyone. When their suffering outweighs their joy, when the good days are gone, that is enough. You are not giving up. You are letting go, with love.

Get in touch.

I respond to every message personally. If it's urgent, say so — I'll do everything I can to come to you today.

📱 WhatsApp / Phone
07742 830 253
✉️ Email
hello@thegentlevet.co.uk
📍 Area
London & surrounding areas
🕐 Hours
7 days a week