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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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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more
Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet
Overall service rating from over 7309+ reviews
I am forever grateful that I found Dr. Ortman with Codapet. He is truly a blessing, such a warm and compassionate veterinarian. He was patient, understanding, and so accommodating with us throughout the process. He came to assess our Tater when we weren’t sure if he was ready or not to cross over. Then days later, came back out to our home to assist him transition 🌈. He is the most empathetic, genuine, compassionate, and thoughtful vet we have ever met. He assisted our Tater and us through the hardest time of our lives and treated our baby with dignity and respect. Dr. Ortman was also so responsive and made the experience more comfortable and meaningful. Lastly, he wrote us 2 beautiful handwritten sympathy letters after his visits. I cannot thank him enough and I will always remember the wonderful experience he gave us and our Tater boy.
Dr. Dover is a compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable vet. She was very patient and gave us all the information we needed to feel as comfortable as possible when we had to euthanize our Cerby boy. She contacted us the night before, when she was on her way, and after the procedure. Having done euthanasia both at home and at the vets office, I would highly recommend using Dr. Dover in the comfort of your home. Although it is horrific not having our Cerby boy, Dr. Dover helped him cross over to the big deck is the sky to live the next phase of his life in peace. We cannot thank her enough for her compassion and kindness.
Dr. Brandon and his team were incredible throughout this stressful and difficult time. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is a very difficult thing; however, when you count on the help of such compassionate professionals, everything becomes more manageable and tolerable. Thank you, doctors, for your kindness and professionalism.
Having to have to make the decision to euthanize your pet is painfully hard. Dr. Devlin was kind, compassionate and caring. As soon as he walked into our home, he had a calming and sincere presence. He took the time to explain the process to us. He let us know what to expect and what we could possibly experience with our pup. He had a gentle way of providing the service. Most importantly he did not rush through the service, he allowed us time to grieve, and cry and be with our pup for as long as we needed to be. He provided our pup and our family with the utmost respect. I recommend anyone who needs to make this hard decision to go with Dr. Devlin.
Dr. Dixon provided a level of compassion and professional experience that was greatly needed and appreciated for the passing of Sophia. Making the choice to have her go at home and in our care was the best decision we could have made.
This was my first time saying goodbye to my dog at home and Dr. Gonnering was so kind and compassionate from the moment she greeted Mugsy ans myself at the door. She gave me the time I needed and treated Mugsy with such care.
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