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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Coda Pet was amazing. Dr Laura was so compassionate. She even had tears in her eyes as we said our goodbyes. It’s a very painful experience to lose a beloved pet but, her calming presence made the situation much better. She gave us as much time as we needed. I would also like to mention the communication leading up to the visit was exceptional. There are so many doubts. Dr Laura was patient and gave us tools to realize that this was the best decision for our beloved pet. We chose individual cremation with a paw print and it was done very nicely by Agape. I hope I don’t have to see her for a long time. But if I ever need their services again I would not hesitate. Highly recommend to anyone faced with this difficult decision.

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Mar 13 2026 by Lisa K.
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Dr. Katie was amazing! She handled everything so professionally yet personally too. Ruger will be so missed by many (as she can attest to, she said it was the biggest crowd she'd had, there were 9 of us) and I will never take my pets to a cold impersonal clinic to pass if I can help it. Having your pet pass at home where they're comfortable and familiar was such a blessing!

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Oct 12 2025 by Tina Devore
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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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We appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness of Dr. Gordon. She gave us all the time we needed with Charlie during his final time here with us. Her warm heart and compassion helped us during this difficult time. I would recommend her if you are looking for a peaceful time to spend with your pet before they pass over that rainbow bridge.

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Mar 11 2026 by Bert W.
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Dr. Loughmiller was amazing, thoughtful and a comfort when we had to put our pet to sleep. It was a great comfort to have her there, knowing our beloved pet didn’t have the anxiety of going to an office and spending his last moments in a strange environment. He was able to pass at his home, in his space with comfort. Dr. Loughmiller was a blessing for us.

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Mar 11 2026 by Melissa B.
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Dr. Noe was incredibly kind and caring and administered the end of life medication for our cat with honor and dignity. She also gave us ink paw prints to share with those that loved her. Thank you

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Mar 09 2026 by Quentin P.
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