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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I cannot recommend Dr. Angela more highly. Our family dog, Tucker, was 17.5 and had reached a point where we no long thought he was happy and enjoying life due to a number of health conditions and general overall physical decline. We decided to ease him out of his mental and physical discomfort in the comfort and peace of home, rather than rushing to an emergency vet for the inevitable acute medical crisis, with all the attendant stress and anxiety that always entails. Coda Pet was recommended by our regular vet and we scheduled a time for a visit by Dr. Angela. She was gentle, kind and understanding and patiently walked us through the procedure beforehand. She made sure Tucker was comfortable at our side in his favorite spot on the family couch - with the most yummy soft treats to distract him. He passed peacefully. We were allowed ample time to grieve and say goodbye. If you too are facing this very hard decision, do not hesitate to call Dr. Angela. She made an incredibly hard time as gentle and bearable as it could be.

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Oct 06 2026 by Patty L.
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Dr. Hamid is very knowledgeable and professional. She showed compassion and love to our dog and to our family. She took her time with us in explaining end of life symptoms and treatment options. She was kind and gentle to our dog. We would recommend her to our friends and family.

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Oct 06 2026 by Kelly P.
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She was understanding and compassionate throughout. It legitimately felt like she was committed to seeing our cat through a safe and comfortable end and cared.

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Oct 06 2026 by Breanna S.
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I would like to thank Dr. Murray for his kindness and empathy in the final moments of our loved one. He was just wonderful with Frankie, a very kind man. Thank you for helping us through this day.

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Oct 06 2026 by Elaine B.
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Saying goodbye to our fur babies is never easy. We had to make that difficult decision when our sweet Elle suffered a sudden traumatic injury and with arthritic legs surgery wasn’t an option. Dr. Carol made this difficult time a little more bearable. She is so kind and gentle, ensuring we were ready and giving us as much time as we needed to say goodbye. For anyone having to make this decision, I would highly recommend her to help your pet pass peacefully surrounded by the love of their family. Thank you Dr Carol!

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Oct 06 2026 by Michelle B.
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Dr. Randolph was very patient, kind, and competent. He put me and my family at ease and offered verbal support over our loss. Provided a heart service and I'm thankful it was available. Thank you so much! The Osgatharp family

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Oct 05 2026 by Pamela O.
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