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...

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Dr. Devlin was fantastic to work with! He has so much experience as a vet in general, and in particular, with this procedure. We have had to make these decisions before, but always had to do it in a vet’s office. This was a completely different experience and we are so grateful to have had this option to do it at home. Our girl Lucy (almost 15, Border Collie/Lab mix) was in the end stages of suffering from bone cancer. It would have very painful for her to make the trip to our vet. Dr. Devlin was kind and patient throughout the whole process and fully realized how difficult it is….the loss of a beloved family member. He explained exactly what would happen, what to expect, and answered all our questions thoroughly. His bedside manner is top notch. We highly recommend using CodaPet and Dr. Devlin. It made the whole situation so much better for both Lucy and our family.

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Nov 10 2026 by Anna C.
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On September 22nd, our family had to say the hardest goodbye to our beloved 9-year-old Collie, Champion, after his battle with lymphoma. In the midst of our deepest heartbreak, Dr. Matthew Schaeffer was an absolute blessing. From the moment he arrived, Dr. Schaeffer showed an incredible amount of sincerity, professionalism, and genuine heart. He allowed Champion to pass peacefully outside in the yard, exactly where he loved to be, surrounded by myself, my son, and my significant other. Dr. Schaeffer made what could have been a terrifying experience into a beautiful, gentle, and easy transition into death for our sweet boy. When it was time to leave, Dr. Schaeffer took Champion with him for cremation, treating his body with the utmost dignity, respect, and care. He truly cared for my baby as if he were his own. We are absolutely heartbroken and cry for Champion daily—a piece of our family is truly missing. But we are comforted knowing his final moments were filled with peace and love. Thank you, Dr. Schaeffer, from the absolute bottom of our hearts, for your compassion from start to finish. You are a remarkable veterinarian and a truly wonderful human being.

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Nov 10 2026 by Tara H
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Dr April is a wonderful, compassionate soul who helped my wife and I through a real difficult experience with our beloved Shiba Inu. Highly recommended.

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Nov 10 2026 by Rolfe Horn
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On Tuesday, our beloved Harvey crossed over the rainbow bridge. We were blessed to be able to say goodbye to him at home, surrounded by love, in the place where he felt most comfortable thanks to in home pet euthanasia. That was a gift we will always be grateful for. He is already missed more than words can express. He was such a good, sweet boy. A piece of our hearts left with Harvey, and that space will never be filled. We will carry his love with us always. A very special thank you to Dr. Brittany Rizzo for her kindness, compassion, and gentle guidance as she helped us navigate this incredibly difficult goodbye. Having her with us meant more than she will ever know.

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Nov 10 2026 by Allison Shippy
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Dr Perzak was wonderful and compassionate as she helped us transition our beloved Roxy Bella. We were so thankful we didn’t put her through driving to the vet’s office, waiting in the waiting room, waiting in the exam room and then the traumatic walk out of the exam room without your pet, while you wait in line to pay for the services. I would highly recommend CodaPet and Dr Perzak

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Nov 10 2026 by Brie Golden
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Dr. Bailey is extremely professional, efficient, patient, and knowledgeable. She contacted us almost immediately after we made the appointment. She arrived right on time. She clearly explained what she was going to do and what we should expect throughout the process. Most importantly, she provided the best advice and recommendations based on our family's particular situation. Dr. Bailey made one of the saddest days of our lives much easier to bear. Her professionalism, compassion, and kindness meant so much to us during such a difficult time. My entire family is deeply grateful to her for her outstanding service and support. We sincerely thank Dr. Bailey for everything she did for us.

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Nov 10 2026 by Kevin Yeh
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