Urgent Appointment Request

Requesting a visit outside the current availability allows a licensed vet to review your request and try to accommodate your pet's needs

How it works

Compassionate care
when you need it most

Frequently Asked Questions

Urgent appointments are for situations where your pet is experiencing a sudden decline, visible pain, distress, or other time-sensitive end-of-life needs — and no standard appointment times are available.

These requests are most appropriate when care is needed same-day, but existing time slots don’t work or aren’t shown

No — this is not an emergency service.

Urgent requests are not designed for situations that require immediate intervention. If your pet is in critical distress, please contact a 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic.

Not immediately. Your request is sent to licensed veterinarians in your area. If one is able to help, they will reach out directly to discuss the proposed arrival time and any additional fees.

After you agree on the details, you will receive a booking link to confirm the appointment.

Response times can vary. Vets who offer flexible availability typically try to reach out as soon as they’re able — but they may be attending to other pet families or personal responsibilities before they can respond.

While many pet parents hear back within a few hours, we can’t guarantee a timeframe. We recommend continuing to explore other options until you’ve connected with a vet.

Yes, urgent appointments usually include an additional fee based on the time of day or night, your location, and the vet’s ability to accommodate. You’ll see all estimated costs before confirming your appointment.

Unfortunately, urgent appointments are not guaranteed bookings. If no vet is immediately available, your request stays open and visible to local providers — and we’ll notify you if someone is able to help.

In the meantime, we strongly recommend continuing your search for care. You can explore alternative in-home providers at: inhomepeteuthanasia.com

Yes. If a vet accepts your request, they’ll try to connect with you as soon as possible — often by text message for speed, or with a phone call when needed.

This allows you to confirm the proposed time and any added fees, and ask any questions before the booking link is sent.

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Dr. Stukey did a great job. She was very nice and compassionate and gave us all of the time that we needed with Maya. It's such a hard thing to go through and she made it as bearable as possible.

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Dr. Thomason was so supportive and helpful during such an incredibly hard time. I can't say enough about what an amazing vet she is. RIP Lovely Lolita

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Sep 14 2025 by Karina Elias
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Dr Nicole Ramos communicated with me multiple times before arriving and she was very professional and gentle towards our family when she arrived. Our Marley had a litter mate, Cheyenne that we were also concerned about and she answered all our questions. It was so peaceful and calm being at home. She made the experience above and beyond. I have put down at least 4 dogs but never in this environment, all of us agreed how positive the experience was during a painful time.

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May 13 2026 by Cathy C.
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Dr. Andrea Dover was an angel during one of our hardest times. She was genuinely so compassionate, empathetic and sensitive to all our needs and I can’t thank her enough for the amazing and difficult job she did. She was so good at explaining the process and taking the time to make sure we were ready for each step along the way. Our sweet lab Cooper was in the best hands with Dr. Dover as he slipped into a calm sleep and then across the rainbow bridge with us holding him the entire time. If you are in the unfortunate circumstance that you require end of life care for your beloved fur baby, I cannot recommend CodaPet and Dr. Dover enough! At home is the best way imho and I wouldn’t do it any other way if at all possible. Jon & Heather S.

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May 16 2026 by Jonathan S.
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Dr. Whala was so wonderful. She really cared about us and our kitty, Atticus. She took her time and walked us through the process. There were lots of tears but I was special because we were at home and comfortable surroundings for our friend. Thanks again !

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May 14 2026 by Martee B.
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Dr. Murray was very compassionate and kind and walked us through everything he was doing. He allowed us a little more time to say goodbye to our furbaby before he started anything as well as making sure Jazzy was comfortable. Thank you for your great bedside manner.

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