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.

Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet

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Overall service rating from over 6393+ reviews

Last month, Dr. Lori Thomas helped us say goodbye to our sweet Chloe and I truly cannot express how grateful we are for her compassion, gentleness, and professionalism during one of the hardest moments of our lives. From the moment she arrived, she brought a calm and peaceful presence into our home that immediately put both us and our sweet Chloe at ease. Dr. Lori explained every step with kindness and patience, never rushing us, and gave us the time and space we needed to love on our sweet Chloe and say goodbye properly. Our sweet Chloe was able to cross the rainbow bridge peacefully at home, surrounded by familiarity, comfort, and the people who loved her most. That gift means more to us than words can say. If you are facing the heartbreaking decision of saying goodbye to your fur baby, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lori Thomas and CodaPet. Her compassion made our experience a little softer, and we will always remember the kindness she showed our family and our sweet Chloe.💕

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May 27 2026 by LaTrenda E.
Review by LaTrenda E.
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Very best possible transition for our beloved dog and our family. Dr. Mumm allowed us to be out on our deck where Coda was the most comfortable in the cooler air. Our dog really liked her, too. The last hour of her life was as wonderful as we could make it, with lots of pets and love and treats. She fell asleep gently, settled right in front of me. Dr. Mumm was very reassuring to us and we helped her carry Coda out to her car on a stretcher since she was a big dog. She wrapped her in blankets on the stretcher but left her head out so the last thing we saw was her head on her paws, resting peacefully. Later we received a personal email and card from her which listed many of the activities we told her about doing with Coda. It felt like she really listened and cared! Thank you, Dr. Mumm, for making this difficult time so much better than expected!

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May 28 2026 by Joanne and Marven E.
Review by Joanne and Marven E.
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Dr. Dover was so compassionate, she called before she came over to answer my questions and make me feel more comfortable with our difficult decision. Once she got to our home, she explained everything and make it as calming and compassionate as possible.

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May 28 2026 by Joella S.
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Dr. Katie Todd was so kind and informative. She explained the process and answered all of our questions. Our sweet girl is at peace and out of pain and I couldn't have asked for a better experience for her.

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Oct 22 2025 by Whitney Lloyd-Bays
Review by Whitney Lloyd-Bays
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Dr. Matthew was very compassionate, and did everything to make the process as comfortable as it could be. I would definitely recommend him to any animal lover.

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May 30 2026 by Lisa S.
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Dr. Gordon performed the euthanasia for my sweet soul dog of 16 years. It was the most peaceful experience I could’ve asked for. She knew exactly what to say and created such a calm environment to spend our final moments together. I’m very grateful for her service.

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Sep 14 2025 by Savannah Cottrell
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