Why do I do what I do?

This is a question I get asked frequently. When I was younger, I thought I never wanted to put an animal to sleep. After watching animals suffer in cancer wards and critical care units at school, something changed in me. I watched people holding onto their pets and suffering right alongside them. I witnessed their relief as they allowed their pets to go peacefully and end the suffering. During an internship with Dr. Robyn Downing I was part of a ceremony to put a dog to sleep outside. It was the first time I experienced pet euthanasia as a ceremony versus a medical procedure.

After I graduated and started working in a veterinary clinic, I offered this service to people on the side. The demand began to grow as more and more people were learning of this option. In 2005 I began to advertise a service dedicated to just in-home euthanasia, and in 2007 I made the decision to make it my full time job ending my clinical practice.

It is a worthy calling and a valuable use of my years of training because I am able to offer an answer to a difficult situation. I believe the Lord gave me this calling and has enabled me with His love and compassion for all people and pets.

I pray that my presence and service helps to make a difference in the lives of those I serve.

Bio

Dr. Christina Nutter has made Arizona her home for over twenty years. Her bond with animals started early with a house full of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, fish and even ducks for a short time. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona, she moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where she attended the prestigious Colorado State University College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, ranked second in the United States.

During her schooling, Dr. Christina did an externship with Dr. Robin Downing, owner of Windsor Veterinary Clinic, a practice of Excellence Award Recipient. There she continued to sharpen her medical skills while practicing compassionate care. Dr. Christina was recognized for her work regarding the human animal bond with a scholarship from the Iam's Company. She has been a member in excellent standing with the American Veterinary Medical Association for over six years.

Dr. Christina's mission is to support pet owners in making the best decision for their pet regarding euthanasia. She respects the needs of each individual family and understands that what's right for one family may not be right for another. Dr. Christina believes in honoring the life of pets by making their passing peaceful and comfortable.