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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Overall service rating from over 8067+ reviews

We recently made use of CodaPet's in-home service for our ill senior dog. It was not an easy choice, but we wanted it to be somewhere comfortable and familiar to her. Dr. Goldberg was very kind and professional, and our pet's final moments were peaceful and painless. We greatly appreciate everything she said and did to make this very difficult time just a little bit easier for us. The cost we paid covered Dr. Goldberg's visit, transport to the crematorium, and the return of our pet's ashes. Options such as paw prints were available as well, for anyone who might want or need a last memento. Dr. Goldberg also alerted our primary veterinarian's office of our pet's passing for us, taking one more difficult item off our to-do list. The service--and the emotional support that came with it--was absolutely worth the price, and I do recommend CodaPet for anyone at the unfortunate stage of preparing to say goodbye to a pet.

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Oct 24 2026 by Shell
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I knew I needed a woman to help guide me thru this transition and something told me that Dr. Jen was that woman. After reading her reviews I felt in my heart that Jaxon and I would receive the best care and emotional support during the process. I recommend her to anyone needing a gentle, experienced Vet by your side to help guide you and your animal thru this tough time.

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Oct 24 2026 by KK Renee
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We had exceptional service. From the moment I contacted CodaPet, I immediate received a text from Dr. John Murray, giving his cell and text again when he was on his way. When he arrived, he reminded us of our nephew coming to the door. Dr. Murray was so compassionate, asked questions about Parker. He sat on the floor, explained every step, he took great care of Parker (golden retriever) just turned 14 yr old. We knew it was time to send him over the rainbow bridge. We have had several dogs and we all agreed having the vet come to the house was sad, but a good experience, less stress on the dog and the family. The following day I had appointment at our personal vet, and they agree the home service is a great service Thank you Dr. Murray.

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Oct 24 2026 by b dimat
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Compassionate and caring for your pet through the euthanasia process. Dr. Mills made my Loretta feel relaxed and as the owner that was one of the most important things.

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Oct 24 2026 by Mary Jeffrey
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I cannot say enough kind words about Dr. Custer. Her patience, kindness, and compassion were so comforting during a heart breaking moment in life.

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Oct 24 2026 by Jame P.
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Dr. Clem was very empathetic and professional. She allowed plenty of time for the sedative to work so that the process was easier. She allowed us time to talk about our sweet Elli and to be with her after she passed. 100% recommended!

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Oct 24 2026 by Holly K.
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