Home pet euthanasia across Derby, from the streets around the Cathedral Quarter through to Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover and the homes along the Derwent. RCVS-registered vets at the door, private cremation arranged through a Derbyshire provider.
Same day
Visits often available
24 / 7
Out-of-hours covered
5 ★
From 160+ Google reviews
From £270
Fixed pricing by pet size
Clinical care brings expertise, safety and solutions. At the end of a pet's life, what matters more is comfort, calm and dignity. Our promise to Derby families is simple: clear standards, honest pricing, and the time and space to say goodbye properly.
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Every visit follows the same gentle process, delivered by an RCVS-qualified vet.
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You know exactly what to expect at every stage, including aftercare and cremation.
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Real prices shown by pet size. No call-out charges and no surprises.
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We allow as long as your family needs. This is never rushed.
Covering DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24& surrounding postcodes
Not sure if we cover your village? Phone the local number and we will let you know.
Derby sits on the southern edge of the Peak District and the dogs we are asked to visit have usually walked the same patch for years: Markeaton Park for the Mackworth and Allestree families, Darley Park and the Derwent path for the streets around Little Chester and Chester Green, Alvaston Park for the homes in Boulton and Alvaston, Allestree Park and the woods for the older labradors of Allestree and Quarndon. Cats are usually long-resident garden cats in a Littleover semi or a Mickleover cul-de-sac. By the time we are called, a trip out along the A52 or down the A38 to a clinic is rarely the right last thing for them. We cover the DE postcodes across the city: Allestree, Mackworth, Mickleover, Littleover, Sunny Hill, Normanton, Pear Tree, Sinfin, Stenson Fields, Boulton, Alvaston, Spondon, Chaddesden, Oakwood, Breadsall and Darley Abbey. We will travel out to Mickleover, Findern, Etwall and Quarndon on the edge of the city without a surcharge. Our vets are RCVS-registered and the visit is unhurried. Sedation is used first so your pet is asleep before anything else. Children and other pets in the home are welcome to be present if that feels right; we will guide everyone through what to expect before anything happens. Cremation is arranged through a trusted Derbyshire crematorium, private or communal, with ashes returned within 48 hours. The number on this page is our central booking line, answered by a person who will arrange a vet for your home visit in Derby.
Direct local line for the area
Every visit, every time
Through a trusted local partner
Grief support after the visit
Speak to the Derby team
0333 009 08838am to 8pm, seven days a week. A calm, experienced team member picks up.
Three steps. We handle everything around the clinical care so your family can focus on being there.
Speak to a calm, experienced team member on the local number, or message on WhatsApp. We help you plan timing and answer any questions before anything is booked.
An RCVS-qualified vet arrives at the agreed time, explains gently what will happen, gives a sedative first, and takes as long as your family needs.
If you have chosen cremation, we co-ordinate everything with a trusted partner. Ashes returned, or communal cremation if you prefer.
Honest, transparent pricing
Fair care means fair pricing. Here is exactly what a home visit costs in Derby. Out-of-hours covers evenings, nights and early mornings, and any time at weekends or on bank holidays. Only one of these is ever added.
Travel is a flat £39 however far we travel, so there is never any extra mileage to work out.
These fees are for the at-home euthanasia appointment only and do not include cremation or aftercare. We can arrange cremation and aftercare for you if you wish, and we will provide a clear quote for those services before you book, so you know the full cost before confirming the appointment.
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“I would wholeheartedly recommend The Pet Euthanasia People to anyone seeking the love and respect your family pet deserves for end of life care. Our dog became ill quickly having previously been diagnosed. They dealt with an incredibly difficult and upsetting time quickly and…”
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★★★★★
“Saying goodbye to my dog was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. The veterinarian and staff treated us with incredible kindness, patience, and compassion during such a painful moment. They explained everything clearly, gave us time, and made sure my dog was…”
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★★★★★
“Thank you Valeria and the team. You helped us say goodbye to our beloved Rocky 3 weeks ago. It's been the hardest 3 weeks of my life, but the service you were able to provide at such short notice has helped ease some of that pain. We were able to give our precious girl the…”
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★★★★★
“The vet was very comforting and understanding at a very distressing time. He took the time to talk me through the process, assure me I was doing the right thing and stayed for a while after. I would definitely recommend this place (although I hopefully won't need to use them for…”
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★★★★★
“From the first moment I made a call to them , knowing that my 16 year old friend , Blue was ready to bid us goodbye , I knew I had rang the right people. Jennie was so so kind and compassionate, and organised everything so efficiently, and quickly. It was exactly what I needed.…”
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★★★★★
“I can’t recommend this lovely business enough. After making the very difficult decision about Teddy, they arranged everything for me in a very sensitive way. I felt so supported and taken care of , all the arrangements from start to finish were very well organised, everything…”
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One of the hardest questions any family faces. Our free Quality of Life Assessment walks you through the signs vets look for, mobility, appetite, comfort, interest in surroundings. You are also welcome to phone and talk it through. There is no pressure either way.
Most visits across Derby and the surrounding area are booked same-day, often within a couple of hours. Pre-planned visits for a specific day and time are also available. For urgent, out-of-hours situations the local number is answered from 8am to 8pm.
Your vet arrives, introduces themselves quietly, and takes a few minutes to explain what will happen. They give your pet a gentle sedative first, so they become relaxed and sleepy, usually resting in your arms or on their bed. Only then is the final injection given, and your pet slips away peacefully. We never rush this.
Out-of-hours and same-day visits carry a small surcharge (£70 each, or £89 combined, and £100 overnight). The visit fee itself is the same regardless of day or time.
Yes, if you would like. Many families find it helpful to say goodbye together. We take your lead on who is present and make sure everyone feels comfortable, including other pets in the household.
We co-ordinate everything. You can choose individual cremation (ashes returned to you), communal cremation (no ashes returned), or home burial if that is what you prefer. No pressure, just the options explained clearly.
Cremation is arranged through a trusted Midlands partner, so your pet stays in the local area. The cremation partner collects your pet directly from your home in Derby after the appointment, and they return the ashes, usually within 48 hours. If you would prefer communal cremation, with no ashes returned, that option is available too. Either way, the choice is yours and we will explain everything before the visit.
Yes, every vet visiting Derby is RCVS-qualified and trained for at-home euthanasia, the same gentle process every time. The same gentle process is followed on every visit: introductions and time to settle, a sedative first so your pet drifts into a deep sleep, and only then the final injection. We never rush, and we will explain each step quietly as we go.
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How things end matters.
Whether you need us today or you would like to plan ahead, the Derby team is here to listen. No pressure, just a calm conversation about what is best for your pet.
