Compassionate at-home pet euthanasia with Dr. Alina Achitei MRCVS
In the familiar surroundings of your own home, surrounded by the people your pet loves most. Dr. Alina already works across Brighton & Hove and travels out for home visits by arrangement β covering Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. No rota, no strangers β when you call, you speak directly with the vet who will care for your pet.
Making the decision to say goodbye can feel overwhelming. You don't have to make it alone. If you're worried about your pet's quality of life or unsure what to do next, you're welcome to speak directly with Alina first.
At Paws in Harmony Vet, your pet is always seen as an individual β not a case number. Dr. Alina is one dedicated vet with over 10 years of experience who gives every client her full, personal attention. No rota. No strangers. Just Alina.
When it's time to say goodbye, that same personal care carries you through β you'll always know exactly who's coming through your door, and why they're there.
From the Regency terraces around Hove Lawns and the seafront by Brighton Pier, to the quieter streets of Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea with the South Downs rising behind them β wherever your pet feels most at home, a visit means never having to make that last car journey.
A calm, gentle, and deeply compassionate farewell β in the comfort of your home in Brighton & Hove, surrounded by the people your pet loves most. No clinical stress. No rush. Just peace, dignity and time.
π―οΈ Full cremation & aftercare service available. Alina guides you through every option with care.
This is a mobile veterinary service β Dr. Alina travels to you in Brighton & Hove by arrangement rather than seeing clients from a fixed local clinic. Call or WhatsApp to confirm dates and travel details.
A fully registered MRCVS vet surgeon with over 10 years of experience and a deep commitment to personal, compassionate care for every pet and every family.
Dr. Alina founded Paws in Harmony Vet because she believes every pet deserves to be seen as an individual β not a number in a queue. She works as a locum at trusted SE London clinics, bringing full professional expertise directly to your door.
Dr. Alina already works regularly across Brighton & Hove and is a familiar face to many local pet owners β she now offers at-home euthanasia directly to families here, rather than only through other practices.
When the time comes, we don't step back β we stay with you. Alina works exclusively with hand-selected crematoriums who share her values of dignity, care and kindness.
Whatever your wishes, Alina will gently guide you through every option β before, during, or after the appointment. There is no rush, no pressure, and no wrong choice.
Our standard visit fee β travel arrangements for Brighton & Hove are confirmed when you call.
| Service | What's Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ποΈ At-Home Euthanasia β Planned | Full home visit, sedation and a peaceful farewell | From Β£220 |
| ποΈ At-Home Euthanasia β Urgent | Subject to availability β call to check | from Β£250 |
Cremation and aftercare options are available and can be discussed with Alina. As Brighton & Hove is further from our Kent base, please call so we can confirm travel arrangements alongside your appointment β nothing is hidden or added without your knowledge.
Currently covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Other nearby areas may be possible β please call to check.
"Couldn't have asked for a kinder or more peaceful goodbye for our boy, Max. Alina was brilliant from start to finish. Really grateful for everything she did for us."
"A huge thank you to Alina for her kindness, compassion and support when we had to say goodbye to our beloved Bella. She made such a heartbreaking moment feel a little easier and treated Bella with so much care and dignity. We are truly grateful. β€οΈπΎ"
"Our beautiful 13-year-old boy, Monty, had become very poorly overnight, and taking him to a vet to have him put to sleep was never an option for us. Alina completely understood this and was incredibly kind, compassionate and gentle with Monty. Being able to say goodbye to Monty in the comfort of his own home meant absolutely everything to us."
"We went through a very difficult period with our cat. The veterinarian was incredibly compassionate, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire process. We felt our beloved pet was in the best possible hands."
"Our experience using Alina from Paws in Harmony was made as painless as possible in the sad circumstances. I was able to contact her easily and arrangements were quickly made for her to come to our home to euthanise our elderly Labrador. She showed real empathy and kindness, and gave us the opportunity to say 'goodbye' in our own time."
This is the hardest question. Please call us β Alina offers a gentle, no-obligation phone conversation to discuss your pet's quality of life and help you make the decision that feels right for them.
Alina talks you through every step before beginning. A gentle sedative helps your pet relax fully, then a final medication is given quietly and calmly. The process is unhurried, and you can hold your pet throughout.
Yes. As many family members as you'd like can be there to say goodbye together β whatever feels right for your family.
Many families choose to let other pets be nearby so they understand what's happened. It's entirely your choice β talk to Alina about what might suit your household.
There's no fixed time limit. Most visits last around an hour, but we never rush β you and your family can take as long as you need.
No β this is a mobile service. Dr. Alina is based in Kent and travels to Brighton & Hove for home visits by arrangement, rather than working from a fixed local address. She's available most days of the week; call to confirm a date that works.
We can't guarantee same-day visits in Brighton & Hove, given the travel distance from our Kent base β but call or WhatsApp us and we'll always try to help as quickly as we genuinely can.
At-home euthanasia starts from Β£220, with urgent visits from Β£250. Cremation and aftercare are additional and can be discussed with Alina β travel arrangements for Brighton & Hove are confirmed when you call.
Alina works with trusted crematoriums. You can choose individual cremation with ashes returned to you, or communal cremation. Keepsakes such as paw prints can also be arranged.
Yes, these are covered as standard alongside Brighton. If you're nearby but not listed, call us β we may still be able to help.
Many policies cover home euthanasia and aftercare. We provide all documentation needed to claim. Call us on 07599 017 582 β we're happy to help.
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