Serving Gold Coast · 7 days a week · 8am – 11pm

At home pet euthanasia
in Gold Coast

When the hardest day comes, our qualified vets and vet nurses come to your pet's side, at your own pace, in the place they've always called home.

How it works

Our qualified vet nurses are here to help from your first call.

Every family's journey is different. Here's what the next few steps may look like, so you feel informed and prepared every step of the way.

  1. Call one of our vet nurses

    From the moment you reach out, our qualified vet nurses are here to help. With years of clinical experience, they will listen and help guide you on next best steps.

  2. We plan everything together

    We'll arrange a time that suits your family and talk through what to expect, so the visit feels calm and unhurried.

  3. Peaceful home visit

    Your vet arrives quietly, spends time with your pet, and moves at your family's pace, on their favourite blanket, under their favourite tree.

  4. We take care of aftercare

    We handle all aftercare arrangements and logistics with our trusted partners, and offer grief counselling services for your family.

Every call is answered by a qualified vet nurse, not a call centre. Someone who deeply understands what your pet may be going through, can answer your clinical questions honestly, and will gently guide you towards the right next step for your family.

Your local team

Meet some of our Gold Coast team

Every vet on our team holds CAETA certification and completes our own rigorous internal training program — a combination unique to Rest Your Paws. Because every pet deserves a vet with a genuine passion and deep expertise in end-of-life care.

Dr Camila de Silva

Dr Camila de Silva

Veterinarian

After many years in emergency and general practice, Dr Camila discovered a deep calling for end-of-life care. Inspired by caring for her own beloved Great Dane, Iron, through hospice, she understands the challenges families face when navigating a pet's final chapter. Known for her compassionate guidance, calm presence and supportive approach, she is dedicated to keeping your beloved pet comfortable while ensuring families feel heard, informed and at ease during deeply emotional moments. Dr Camila graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Since then she has pursued advanced training in emergency and critical care, acupuncture and natural nutrition, building a broad foundation for her work in hospice, palliative and end-of-life care. She believes in an integrative approach that combines evidence-based medicine with complementary therapies to support comfort, wellbeing and quality of life, and is currently undertaking further certification in hospice and palliative care through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She believes in creating peaceful, unhurried farewells that honour the deep bond between pets and their families, embracing the idea that "when we honour death, we honour life" (Antonia Lyons). She is also proud to be CAETA certified in best practice euthanasia.

Dr Alaric Martell

Dr Alaric Martell

Veterinarian

I moved to the Gold Coast after graduating from the University of Queensland in 2021. I've worked in general practice clinics around the central and northern Gold Coast, up to Tamborine and out near Yarrabilba. A core motivation for becoming a vet was, and still is, to relieve pain and suffering in our smallest, fluffiest family members. In practice, I came to deeply appreciate the love, sacrifice and dedication we feel for our pets. I'm passionate about helping owners give their pets the most comfortable life possible in their twilight years, and about guiding families through the difficult kindness of saying goodbye. The day we say hello to our beloved pets is every bit as important as the day we say goodbye. ❤️

Our Pricing

Home visit

Peaceful home euthanasia

$499 AUD, incl. GST

Our home euthanasia visit starts at $499. Additional fees may apply for travel, after-hours appointments, and transport to our aftercare partner. We'll always discuss the full cost with you on the phone before your appointment — there are never unexpected charges on the day.

  • In-home visit at a time that suits your family
  • Sedation so your pet drifts off peacefully
  • As much time as you need, never rushed
  • Ink paw or nose print and fur clipping mementos
  • A personalised experience focused on comfort and connection, making the hardest day a little easier
  • CAETA-certified veterinarian with expertise in peaceful and gentle goodbyes

We accept Visa, Mastercard, VetPay, Afterpay, and Zip Pay.

Aftercare options

Choose what feels right for your family

  • Private cremationAshes returned in a keepsake urn from $544
  • Communal cremationAshes scattered in a memorial garden from $319
  • Home burialCheck local council guidance Info on request
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Questions about pricing? Our vet nurses are here 7 days a week.

From families we've helped

Kind words from Gold Coast families we've had the honour of supporting

All our reviews are on Google. We don't use third-party review curation tools.

★★★★★

“The business you run is incomparable. From the initial reach out call to the very end, you have all been professional however balanced with compassion, patience and understanding. Dr Camilla is beautiful. She was compassionate, patient, calm, soothing, giving. I truly don't know how she does it. She made myself and my family feel as though we were the most important people. Our little Batty aka 'Batdog' went so calmly and peacefully. Truly, the business you are and people you have employed are irreplaceable. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for making a really tough day, manageable. ❤️🦇🐾”

Alicia E.
via Google

★★★★★

“We had an amazing experience with Rest Your Paws when we had to put our 8yo Kelpie (Pancake) to rest due to illness. Dr Camilla was the kindest and most thoughtful human to do this for us. Nothing was rushed and we were able to take our time and spend our final moments together quietly and peacefully at home. As difficult as it was to loose our best friend Dr Camilla made us feel at ease, she even brought a chocolate muffin, a real treat before passing. I can’t thank the team at RYP enough for looking after us and Pancake Thank you”

Michael S.
via Google

★★★★★

“Thank you to Dr Claire and the team at Rest Your Paws for giving our Eska a beautiful goodbye at home. Through the process we never felt rushed or pressured, and we always felt supported and cared for. We would always use Rest Your Paws for this service and recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.”

Fea R.
via Google

Service areas

Do we service your area?

We service most areas across Gold Coast 7 days a week. Check below to make sure we cover your area.

Gold Coast Beaudesert Ipswich Tweed South

Common questions

The questions families ask us most

Can't find what you're looking for? Call one of our vet nurses on 0422 157 675.

Your vet arrives quietly, introduces themselves, and takes time to meet your pet. Before anything else we sit and talk, asking about your pet's life, their habits, and the stories you'll want to keep. We often bring cake or a cheeseburger, and there is a particular joy in watching a pet who has barely eaten for weeks happily demolish something they'd never normally be allowed. Your vet will explain the process in as much, or as little, detail as you would like, and help you settle your pet wherever they are most comfortable: their own bed, a patch of sun outside, their favourite couch, or your arms. A gentle sedation comes first, to relax them and ease any discomfort. Then, only once you and your family are ready, a final medication lets your pet pass away peacefully within a few minutes. Most visits run 60 to 90 minutes, and nothing is booked behind you to cut it short. The time is yours: to sit with them, to tell stories, to say goodbye at your own pace. If your family would like a small ceremony, we'll guide it. If you'd rather be quiet, we'll follow your lead.

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Whenever you're ready. Seven days a week.

Our vet nurses and vets are here 7 days a week to help with experienced guidance on how to best navigate this time for your family and your pet.

We're here 8am – 11pm Gold Coast time.

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