Eden Veterinary was born from a deeply personal evolution. Dr. Shanina Halbert lost her brother early in her career. After spending years in practice, she stepped away to focus on inner healing and emotional integration. Her journey led her through intensive study in Chinese medicine, yoga, meditation, HeartMath, and Internal Family Systems therapy. When she returned to veterinary medicine and the house call euthanasia practice she started and ran for years, she realized that veterinary care—especially end-of-life care—was missing something vital: ritual, presence, and emotional depth.
She noticed that even in-home goodbyes often lacked the compassion and ceremony such a sacred moment deserves. So she began to sing to her patients during euthanasia, and slowly crafted a new way forward: building ceremony that blends clinical grace with spiritual reverence.
Eden Veterinary is the result—a sanctuary that supports both pet and person at every stage of the journey.
For heartfelt goodbyes.
Eden is home.
Home is love.
Love is medicine.

Ready to receive compassionate, heart-led care in the comfort of home?

Dr. Halbert, founder of Eden Veterinary, is a Cornell-trained veterinarian, veterinary acupuncturist, IFS practitioner, and grief coach offering something rare—deeply attuned, integrative veterinary care that supports both pet and person.
Her work blends Eastern and Western medicine with emotional presence, honoring the human-animal bond through acupuncture, preventive care, ceremonial euthanasia, and grief support. She founded Eden Veterinary to create more than a clinic—she built a sanctuary where healing happens at home.
Dr. Halbert’s career has taken her across the globe—providing veterinary support in international clinics and outreach efforts, as well as leading an online global meditation community.
Her care philosophy is informed by extensive training and certifications in HeartMath (Certified Practitioner), Reiki (Level 1), Yoga (Certified Yoga Instructor), Internal Family Systems Therapy (Level II), veterinary acupuncture, and peaceful euthanasia.
Outside of her veterinary work, Shanina is a dynamic soul: you’ll often find her playing beach volleyball, rock climbing, singing in community circles, or laughing with friends over a board game. Known for her grounded energy and heart-led presence, she brings joy and intention into every interaction. Her beloved cat Andy—who receives regular acupuncture at home—is her daily reminder of the love and healing power between animals and their people.
Ready to receive compassionate care in the comfort of home?
For heartfelt goodbyes. Eden is home. Home is love. Love is medicine.
(424) 272-0345 • [email protected]
Open 9AM - 4PM (24hrs availability)
1653 7th St #901 Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Mailing Address)
Emergency Note
For urgent medical emergencies requiring immediate intervention like trouble breathing, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, severe pain, or anything that feels urgent, please go directly to a local 24/7 emergency hospital. If you're not near Los Angeles, search "24/7 emergency vet near me" or call the closest hospital for help locating the nearest emergency facility.
Below are some options for emergency hospitals. We recommend finding your nearest local emergency hospital.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - 2700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 - (424)-538-4535
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital - 1900 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90025 - (310)-473-2951
Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) - 6565 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 - (855)-350-738