Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
services
In-Home Pet Euthanasia Services in Sacramento
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Laura Summers, Sacramento Valley Veterinary Services provides in-home and mobile euthanasia services for companion animals, prioritizing compassionate end-of-life care. Our team includes experienced veterinarians and licensed professionals who reduce stress for pets and families by offering personalized services in familiar surroundings. We emphasize dignified transitions through education, community support initiatives like the Pause for Paws fund, and partnerships with cremation providers.Our philosophy aligns with evidence-based quality-of-life assessments and prioritizes client needs through flexible scheduling, transparent pricing, and grief resources. With decades of combined veterinary expertise spanning small/large animal care and research, we address gaps in traditional clinical euthanasia while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Services
In-Home Euthanasia
Private Cremation
Communal Cremation
End-of-Life Consultations
Pet Loss Support
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Founder Dr. Laura Summers has 25+ years of veterinary experience across multiple disciplines
- We offer 24/7 emergency euthanasia services with after-hours fee transparency
- Pause for Paws fund supports financially struggling pet owners annually
- Veterans, seniors, and first responders receive $50 euthanasia discounts
- Licensed RVTs provide compassionate care across 20+ years of clinical experience
What people say
Exceptional compassionate care
Seamless scheduling process
Emotionally supportive staff
Dignified euthanasia experience
Prompt response times
Services
In-Home Euthanasia
Our veterinary professionals administer gentle euthanasia in the comfort of your home, reducing stress for pets and families. The process begins with sedation to ensure comfort, followed by a painless euthanasia injection. Owners receive comprehensive explanations of each step while maintaining control over the environment and pacing. This service includes travel within specific geographic parameters.
Private Cremation
We provide individual cremation services where your pet's remains are handled exclusively and returned in a chosen memorial urn. Clients receive ashes within 7-21 days through pickup, mail, or hand-delivery options. This service includes a complimentary urn selection and documentation for memorialization purposes.
Communal Cremation
This cost-effective option involves collective cremation with other pets. While ashes aren't returned individually, remains receive respectful handling through shared memorials at our cremation partners' facilities. The service maintains dignity while providing closure through collective remembrance ceremonies.
Pet Loss Support
We offer comprehensive resources for emotional support including pet loss articles, children's grief guides, and follow-up communication. Our team provides guidance on creating memorials, understanding anticipatory grief, and navigating difficult conversations with family members about end-of-life decisions.
Financial Assistance
This community-supported fund provides financial aid to qualifying pet owners facing end-of-life care costs. Eligibility includes seniors on fixed incomes, disabled individuals, and those experiencing sudden financial hardship from pet medical expenses. Applications are reviewed independently while maintaining confidentiality for recipients.
People
Dr. Laura Summers
Founder & Veterinarian
Dr. Summers graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School in 1998. With 25+ years in small/large animal medicine, she established Sacramento Valley Veterinary Services after identifying gaps in end-of-life care. Her research background complements clinical expertise in compassionate euthanasia services.
Dr. Caroline Lennon
Veterinarian
Dr. Lennon earned her veterinary degree from Western University of Health Sciences after undergraduate work at UC Davis. As former shelter medicine student organization president, she brings community-focused expertise and international veterinary experience to end-of-life care consultations.
Katrina
Communications Coordinator
With a communications degree from California Lutheran University and travel industry experience, Katrina manages client coordination. She facilitates seamless end-of-life service arrangements while pursuing legal education and community outreach initiatives.
Ashley
Licensed RVT
Ashley holds a degree in animal sciences from Los Angeles Pierce College with 20+ years in veterinary emergency medicine. Her clinical background includes cardiology and critical care, transitioning to compassionate end-of-life care for pets and families.
Questions
How do I assess my pet's quality of life?
Use our quality-of-life assessment quiz to evaluate appetite, mobility, pain levels, and behavioral changes. Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss findings with our veterinary team.
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide private cremation with individual ashes return or communal cremation with shared memorialization. Both options include respectful handling through licensed crematorium partners.
Can other pets attend the appointment?
Yes, calm household pets may be present. We recommend separating disruptive animals to maintain focus on the euthanasia process while allowing post-procedure visits.
How should I prepare for the appointment?
Select a comfortable location, have treats available, and arrange parking for our vehicle. Complete payment arrangements beforehand and keep pets on regular medications unless instructed otherwise.
Do you serve non-canine/feline animals?
We work with rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, and livestock like goats or chickens. We don't handle equine or reptile cases but can provide appropriate referrals.
What if my pet dies before the appointment?
Contact local veterinary hospitals, emergency clinics, or our cremation partners directly for remains handling. We recommend West Coast Pet Memorial for transport services if needed.
