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...

Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dr. Rachel Bernard was nothing short of a visiting angel during one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life—saying goodbye to my beloved dog, Joey. From the moment she arrived, there was something incredibly special about her. Joey went to her immediately, as though he instinctively knew he was in the presence of someone gentle, loving, and safe. That alone meant more to me than words can express. Dr. Bernard never rushed us. She took her time, patiently explained every step, and made sure we felt comfortable and understood what was happening. Her compassion was genuine, her voice was comforting, and her tenderness toward Joey was extraordinary. What could have been an overwhelmingly frightening and painful experience became a peaceful, loving goodbye because of her. She treated Joey with such dignity, respect, and kindness, and she treated my grief with that same tenderness. There are people who do their jobs well, and then there are rare souls who are truly called to what they do. Dr. Bernard is one of those souls. I will forever be grateful that she was the person who helped my precious Joey cross the rainbow bridge. She is a very special human being, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Nov 05 2026 by Claire Barton
Review by Claire Barton
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Our family was in the unfortunate position of having to make an end of life decision for pet dog Annie. First and foremost I knew I did not want to take her somewhere to have her put down. Annie always stressed going to the vet so why put her through that. With our situation Annie was 15 years old and sleeping 22 hours a day. Since Annie wasn't doing well, we preferred to keep her right where she was in her nice round bed upstairs. I called Dr. Walden, who was fantastic by the way, to come to our house. Dr. Walden came upstairs and sat with Annie and me for awhile talking about what a good dog she was. Once it was decided it was time, she administered the shots. Annie by the way was sleeping through the whole procedure, which was brief. I felt good that she didn't feel anything and just went from sleeping to sleeping forever. Dr, Walden and her Assistant took Annie downstairs on a stretcher and into a modified vehicle for transport. They could not have been anymore professional.

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5.0
Nov 05 2026 by Steve Wrobleski
Review by Steve Wrobleski
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Entire experience was as beautiful as an in home euthanasia can be. Dr. Haros was amazing and he brought a very calm peaceful energy. The cremation services were also amazing, peaceful. I’m thankful for Codapet for helping me do something that was so hard and so important to my family and filling it with so much love.

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5.0
Nov 05 2026 by Maggie V
Review by Maggie V
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Having Dr. Ann Gonnering come to my residence for in home euthanasia was so much better than one final trip to the vet clinic for both me and my cat, Pearl, of 16 years. Nothing was rushed. My cat was in her bed under the dining room table when we had to administer the sedative. So Dr. Ann went under the table rather than have me pull Pearl out. You can't put a price on that kind of compassion.

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5.0
Nov 05 2026 by Barbara Katz
Review by Barbara Katz
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Dr. Lori was great. She was very sensitive to the situation and adaptable to a busy and emotional goodbye. Thanks to her, it was a very smooth, sweet, and peaceful goodbye with my pup.

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5.0
Nov 04 2026 by Rocco P.
Review by Rocco P.
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Dr. Perzak was truly wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was so patient with us and our cat Harry. She didn’t make me feel rushed and she seemed to really care about us. I can’t say thank you enough to her for making such a hard day a little bit easier.

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5.0
Nov 04 2026 by Kelsey H.
Review by Kelsey H.
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