Holistic Healing.

Heartfelt goodbyes.

eden is home

In-Home Veterinary Care & Compassionate Hospice

We believe a lifetime of love deserves the deepest reverence. We provide compassionate, in-home veterinary care that honors the sacred human-animal bond, blending integrative medicine and holistic wellness into every visit.

From joyful preventive care to the solemnity of the final farewell, our unique ceremonial euthanasia and grief support services ensure your pet's last moments are met with profound peace and dignity.

  • Providing Peaceful end-of-life care

  • Acupuncture

  • Peace of mind for your family in the comfort of home

Serving Los Angeles and surroundings

Services

How We Support You & Your Pet

A peaceful, guided in-home farewell designed to honor your bond with presence, intention, and compassion.

In-Home Euthanasia &

Hospice Care

Navigating your pet's final chapter is a journey of love. We provide compassionate hospice, palliative care, and peaceful in-home euthanasia, ensuring this sacred transition is honored with dignity in the familiar comfort of your home.

  • Ceremonial Euthanasia

  • Quality-of-Life Assessments

  • Pet Loss & Grief Support

Pet Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine

Achieve optimal vitality by combining the best of Western diagnostics with time-tested Eastern healing. We deliver in-home pet acupuncture and herbal medicine consults right in your sanctuary, addressing the root cause of imbalance for deep, lasting healing.

  • In-Home Pet Acupuncture

  • Herbal Medicine Consults

  • Nutritional & Lifestyle Therapy

Mobile Vet Wellness & Prevention

The best medicine is preventive. Our mobile veterinary wellness services take the stress out of routine care with thorough, low-anxiety exams. We focus on longevity and early detection through the seamless integration of Eastern and Western medical insights.

  • In-Home Wellness Exams

  • Video & Phone Consultations

  • Team-Based Medical Advocacy

Why Choose In-Home Veterinary Care?

A Stress-Free Environment

Pets stay in their safe zone, eliminating the

anxiety of carriers and clinical waiting rooms.

Zero Travel Hassle

Save time and effort by skipping the

commute and the struggle of loading pets into the car.

One-on-One Attention

Your pet gets our undivided focus in a calm setting, allowing for a more thorough and relaxed exam.

Better Health Safety

Avoid noisy waiting rooms and minimize your pet's

exposure to other animals and outside germs.

Pets stay in their "safe zone," eliminating the anxiety of carriers and clinical waiting rooms.

Senior Pet Comfort

For older pets with mobility issues or chronic pain, a vet visit shouldn't add to their discomfort — so we bring the care to them, right where they're most at ease.

About Eden Veterinary

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.

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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.

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Eden Veterinary is the result—a sanctuary that supports both pet and person at every stage of the journey.

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Eden is home.

Home is love.

Love is medicine.

Meet Dr. Shanina Halbert

Dr. Halbert, Founder of Eden Veterinary, is a Cornell-trained veterinarian, certified acupuncturist, IFS practitioner, and grief coach offering something rare—deeply attuned, integrative veterinary care that supports both pet and person.

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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.

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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.

Trusted by Pet Families

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"The ceremony changed the way I view pet loss. It was sacred and peaceful. I found it hard to cry but when Dr. Halbert started singing I felt so deeply, I was amazed by her voice, compassion, and presence. "

Sarah K.
Los Angeles, CA
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Dr. Halbert was a combination of an Amazing Physician and an Angel. Her compassion and care combined with her medical expertise for my 16 year old Dog was everything you would need and want in this situation. I will never forget her kindness to both myself and my baby. She really made the transition as smooth as it could

Tom R.
Santa Monica, CA
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"Ever since COVID, my vet does not open on weekends, nor do they do walk-ins anymore. And they close early now. I work early morning hours till late... ...Dr. Shanina Halbert and the staff are truly amazing. Dr. Halbert is very gentle caring and professional... ...I will be dropping my original vet since they've been my cat's vet for more than a decade."

Kim C.
Santa Monica, CA
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"She brought healing not just to our pet, but to our entire family."

Francis D.
Ventura, CA
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A dear friend’s beloved dog was reaching a painful end of her life, and it was incredibly hard. When my friend asked for help, I reached out to Eden. Dr Halbert's careful, compassionate guidance through such a difficult goodbye was deeply appreciated. With empathy and genuine love, Halbert helped us find the strength to say goodbye, and our beloved pup was able to pass peacefully. I have rarely bawled my eyes out the way I did that day, but the ritual Halbert wove helped us honor her full life and tell the right story for such a deeply loved companion. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Halbert & Eden Veterinary to anyone facing the painful task of saying a heartfelt goodbye to a beloved pet.

Teagan C.

What to expect

A calm, four-step path to your pet’s first visit.

We keep the process simple and supported, so you can focus on your pet—not the paperwork.

1. Reach Out

Complete our gentle intake form so we can understand your pet’s history, sensitivities, and what you’re hoping for from care.

2. In-Home Visit

We schedule to avoid overlap, set up a calm environment in advance, and welcome your pet with gentle, unrushed introductions.

3. Leave with clarity

You’ll receive a clear summary, transparent pricing, and a collaborative care plan—plus direct ways to reach our team with questions.

4. Ongoing Support

We stay with you even after goodbye—offering dedicated grief support, memorial guidance, and a compassionate space for your healing.

REsources

Access grief support, guidance, and helpful tools to navigate your pet’s final chapter.

We are here for you

You Don't Have to Go Through This Alone

Whether you're preparing ahead or facing an urgent decision, we’re here to support you with compassion and clarity.

Eden Veterinary

Holistic Healing. Heartfelt Goodbyes. Eden Is Home.

1653 7th St #901
Santa Monica, CA 90401

(424) 272-0345 • [email protected]

Hours

Open 24 hours

🚨Emergency Note🚨

If your pet is having a medical emergency- 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 clinic for help locating the nearest emergency facility.

Below are some options for emergency hospitals. We recommend finding your nearest local emergency hospital.

  • VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital - 1900 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90025 --(310)473-2951 (Open 24 hours)

  • ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals - Los Angeles (Culver City) -- 9599 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 -- (310)558-6100

  • Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) - 6565 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 -- (855)350-7387 (24/7 ER)