Meet Our Veterinary Experts

At CodaPet, our articles are written by experienced veterinarians who specialize in end-of-life care for pets. Dr. Bethany and Dr. Karen, our co-founders, bring their deep knowledge and compassion to every piece, ensuring you receive trusted guidance during difficult times. Explore their insights and expertise as they help you navigate this important journey with care and understanding.

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Blanka Molnar

Blanka Molnar

Holistic Therapist

Blanka Molnar is a Holistic Therapist, Family Constellation Practitioner, Coach, and Founder of Awarenest. A multilingual professional, Blanka is passionate about helping parents cultivate greater emotional awareness and connection so that a mentally, physically, and...

Dr. Pam Cohen

Dr. Pam Cohen

Applied Social Scientist / Behavioral Researcher

Pam Cohen is a behavioral research scientist with expertise in predictive analytics. She combines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to create measurement systems and analyze data on workplace sentiment and engagement, family friendly policies, corporate...

Dr. Amanda McCasland

Dr. Amanda McCasland

CodaPet Veterinarian

Dr. Amanda McCasland is a compassionate veterinarian based in Owasso, Oklahoma, with over a decade of experience providing in-home pet euthanasia and aftercare services for families in the Tulsa area. She grew up on a...

Codapet

Codapet

CodaPet is dedicated to honoring that bond by celebrating the lives of the pets we cherish and providing resources, support, and love as they approach the end of their lives. We want to help them...

Angela Sims

Angela Sims

Pet Loss Grief Counselor

Angela Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University and has since gained extensive experience in diverse settings...

Dr. Nathan Barclay

Dr. Nathan Barclay

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Nathan Barclay is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing at The Coping Resource Center in Houston, Texas. With expertise in grief, trauma, and interpersonal issues, he has provided therapy for a wide variety of people...

Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr. Gary Hsia

Co-Founder, CodaPet

Dr. Gary graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, he moved west. Dr. Gary spent a year at a mixed animal practice in Oregon before moving to Fresno...

Dr. Melissa Goldberg

Dr. Melissa Goldberg

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet

Dr. Melissa Goldberg is a seasoned veterinary professional with over twenty years of experience in general practice and surgery. A lifelong animal lover from South Jersey, she earned her DVM from Iowa State University and...

Dr. Stephanie Norman

Dr. Stephanie Norman

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet

Dr. Stephanie Norman brings over 32 years of veterinary expertise, with a focus on comparative medicine and clinical best practices. A graduate of Texas A&M University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, she has...

Dr. Cara Gordon

Dr. Cara Gordon

CodaPet Veterinarian

Dr. Cara Gordon is a dedicated veterinarian who proudly hails from the state of Oklahoma. She pursued her education at the esteemed Oklahoma State University, where she completed both her undergraduate degree and her Doctorate...

Kimberly Blair

Kimberly Blair

Clinical Hypnotherapist

Kimberly Blair is a holistic practitioner at The Guides - Holistic Therapies (theholisticguides.com) based in San Diego, where she supports individuals through grief, stress, and life transitions. She holds a background in psychology and an...

Dr. Bethany Hsia

Dr. Bethany Hsia

Co-Founder, Codapet

Dr. Bethany Hsia has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2010. Dr. Bethany graduated from University of Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Prior to her graduate degree, Dr. Bethany studied...

Erica Messer

Erica Messer

Pet Loss Educator | Creator of Award-Winning Sympathy Gifts

Erica is a certified pet bereavement specialist and coach. She leads a free monthly virtual support group and is an in-demand international speaker. With clinical musical training, Erica helps people navigate their grief through the...

Dr. Karen Whala

Dr. Karen Whala

Co-Founder, Codapet | Founder, Peaceful Passing

Dr. Karen Whala founded Peaceful Passing in 2018 after receiving advanced training in the ‘art’ of in-home euthanasia through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy and is certified Fear Free and has received AAHA Accredited...

Dr. Christina Vernon

Dr. Christina Vernon

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet

With a profound passion for animals and a deep understanding of veterinary medicine, I have spent years evaluating and reviewing articles authored by fellow veterinarians. My goal is to ensure that professional insights are communicated...

Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet

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Overall service rating from over 7510+ reviews

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Courtney Mills and the care I received during one of the hardest moments imaginable. Having to say goodbye to a beloved pet is heartbreaking, but the kindness, gentleness, and respect shown to both my sweet girl and me made an unbearable moment a little easier. Dr. Mills was incredibly compassionate, patient, and understanding. There was never any rushing, and every moment was handled with such tenderness and dignity. She treated my girl with the same love and respect that I did, and for that I will be forever grateful. When you are faced with the heartbreaking decision to let your pet go, you want someone who understands that they are not “just a pet” — they are family. I am so thankful I had someone so caring to help make sure her final moments were peaceful and filled with love. Thank you for giving my sweet girl the gentle and dignified goodbye she deserved. I will never forget your kindness. ❤️🐾

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Sep 04 2026 by Robin S.
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Dr.Abdul was wonderful. At a time that is very difficult for pet owner. She was so sympathetic and kind.Dr Abdul made the process as easy as possible. It gave me comfort doing this at home. I highly recommend.Dr. Abdul

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Sep 04 2026 by Jack R.
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Hi, Dr. Thomas turned a sad day, when I had to say goodbye to my dear cat Daisy, into a sad, yet beautiful day. Her warmth and kindness and calm guidance made all the difference. I appreciated her discussing urns before the goodbye, her firm but gentle guidance - not asking too many questions - her letting me take all the time I needed to say goodbye, her clipping a bit of Daisy’s fur for me to keep, her placing Daisy in a lovely woolen basket and letting me help carry the basket to the passenger seat of Dr. Thomas’ car. One thing I’d like to pass along to other grieving pet owners is a quote I read somewhere online: “It’s okay to go on a good day.” This saying helped me because the hardest part is deciding when is the right time. It brought me a lot of comfort. Just because Daisy seemed to like lying in the sun for a moment, didn’t mean that she wasn’t suffering. I was also grateful for there being several appointments available. I made my appointment with Dr. Thomas that very morning . The people at the cremation service that Codapet uses, West Coast Memorial Services, were also kind and treated me with dignity. I can’t recommend Dr. Thomas highly enough! You have my deepest gratitude. Judy Ingram

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Sep 04 2026 by Judy I.
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Dr. Wolfingbarger was very kind and professional in a time in our families lives that was very difficult. She gave us the time we needed to say goodbye to our sweet Luci.

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Sep 04 2026 by Angie S.
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The compassion, care, and effort Dr. Christine showed in making sure my best friend's final moments were as comfortable as they could be was nothing short of incredible. Nobody ever wants to go through this, but things went as well as anything like it ever possibly could. I cannot overstate how thankful I am to have had such a kind person there at the end.

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Sep 04 2026 by Alex W.
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We are incredibly grateful for the kindness and compassion shown to us during one of the hardest moments our family has ever had. Saying goodbye to Gizmo after 18 years was absolutely heartbreaking, but having Dr. Dawn come to our home allowed him to be comfortable, peaceful, and surrounded by the people who loved him most. She was incredibly gentle, patient, and compassionate with both Gizmo and our family. We never felt rushed, and she gave us the time and space we needed to say goodbye. She treated Gizmo with so much dignity and care, and that meant more to us than I can put into words. As painful as that day was, I’m so thankful we were able to give Gizmo a peaceful goodbye at home. I would highly recommend this service to anyone facing the incredibly difficult decision of saying goodbye to a beloved pet.

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Sep 03 2026 by Jaimee J.
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