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 7688+ reviews
This was our first experience with having to put down our pet. I was scared, I was anxious, and I was nervous. Dr. Rona was so sweet and professional. She answered all our questions, reassured us that we were making the correct choice for him, and truly made this experience a little less hard. I’m very thankful that she was with us for this.
This was my first time saying goodbye to a beloved pet and Dr. Becca made it so much more manageable. When I knew it was time for my 16 year old Cleo, her and her nurse Morgan were so wonderful in letting me know what the process was, what to expect and were so supportive and compassionate. I have already recommended them to another friend going through this difficult decision. 100% would recommend to anyone.
I can’t really say enough good things about Dr. Wratten. As horrible and emotional as the choice and experience is to determine end of life care for your beloved pet she made the process smooth and compassionate; I felt like she really cared about my pet and listened to my ramblings and expressed genuine interest in seeing photos of Her Majesty during the “better days”. She was available by phone for questions I had before the appointment and really acted with my cat’s best interest at heart. She was so sweet and the process was a lot more personal to me than with another company I used in the past. I don’t want to use her services again, but I would certainly do so based on this interaction. I wish she had been my cat’s primary vet, she really understands how corporations over-bill and do unnecessary tests and I think she would have been a better pet advocate for my pet when she needed care in the past. Like I said above, I can’t say enough good things about the experience and how I felt like I was also being cared for in a really emotional and personal time. Thank you, I am so grateful for her services and the care she has expressed before, during, and after the appointment . 🌈🩵🐾
Dr Tolbert created the space for me to focus on the good-bye, not the details of tasks to complete. She asked if I had questions, answered my questions, and then let me set the pace. I needed that. Her kindness, compassion, and empathy made the entire process sting much less.
Dr. Monroe was very kind and gentle with my elderly cat, Eli. She was very professional, explained everything thoroughly, but was also extremely compassionate. The process went very smoothly and I could not have had a better experience at such a difficult and painful time.
Simply put: she’s the vet you’d want. We received everything we needed and more from Dr. Dykstra. The emergency occurred when our elderly father was alone when his beloved cat suddenly showed signs of failing, pain/end stage of life. This was highly stressful for our family because it’s the first time a family member could not help in the time needed. “Dr. Jen”immediately responded, was calming, compassionate, thorough, and helped beyond measure. She was patient with dad and helped him as his cat passed without more pain and suffering. She also followed up with us, too. Highly recommend.
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