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 Ayala is amazing. She dropped everything and came right over when our beautiful girl collapsed. She is professional and caring, generous and patient. Thank you so much for being strong during a difficult time, for our family and our beloved Bessie

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Dr. Leatherman showed so much compassion during one of the hardest days of our lives. Having to let go of our boy Hunter after more than 13 years was absolutely heartbreaking, but Dr. Leatherman made a very difficult situation a little easier for our family. He never hurried us or made us feel rushed. He gave us all the time we needed to hold Hunter, talk to him, and give him a proper goodbye. Hunter was able to pass peacefully at home, surrounded by the people who loved him, in the same home he had known for over 11 years. Dr. Leatherman was gentle with Hunter and patient with us. He explained everything and treated our boy with kindness and dignity from beginning to end. We will always be grateful that Hunter’s final moments were peaceful, comfortable, and filled with love. Thank you, Dr. Leatherman, for taking such good care of our boy and for helping us through such a painful moment. We truly appreciate everything you did for Hunter and our family. We highly recommend Dr. Leatherman to anyone having to make this very difficult decision. Rest easy, our boy Hunter. ❤️

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Oct 09 2026 by Ramiro T.
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Kindness, patience and a detailed explanation of everything my pup would go through. The entire process was pain free and consistent with the care and love my dog received his entire life. George left this world with his head held high and with dignity.

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Oct 09 2026 by Mark E.
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Dr. Blake was kind and warm. She was flexible when we decided to move up our appointment to say goodbye to our little darling. She made the whole experience peaceful and allowed us the time and space we needed to say our private goodbyes. We are grateful to have had her with us and would recommend her to anybody going through the same.

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Oct 09 2026 by Carolina E.
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Dr. Sarah Clem will always hold a special place in our hearts for the kindness and compassion she showed us when it was time to say goodbye to our sweet Lela. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do, and having someone like Dr. Sarah there with us made such a difference. She was so incredibly sweet, gentle, and patient with us. She took the time to explain everything, made sure we understood what was happening, and never made us feel rushed. She gave us the time we needed to love on Lela and say our goodbyes, and that meant more to us than words can explain. In such a heartbreaking moment, Dr. Sarah brought us a sense of comfort and peace. She made us feel at ease during a time when our hearts were breaking, and we will always be grateful for the care she showed both Lela and our family. Thank you, Dr. Sarah, for being so kind and for helping us through one of the most painful moments of our lives. Lela was so loved, and being able to say goodbye to her with such gentleness and compassion meant everything to us. We would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sarah to anyone who needs help saying goodbye to their beloved fur babies.

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Oct 09 2026 by Berenice G.
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Dr. Causey and the entire team affiliated with her provided so much comfort and remain so incredibly respectful of our grief and loss. The care and attention they provided our CoCo was heartfelt and appreciated! They returned our precious babe the next day and even in that their attention to our emotions were their priority. I only had one other pet who passed from cancer and wish she could have had the love from this experience as opposed to a cold bright vet office. Thank you for offering a better transition to our sweet fur baby!

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