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. Lori was calm, caring, and compassionate on a very difficult day. She helped my little 14-year-old Gracie have a peaceful passing at home, surrounded by everything that had always been familiar to her and, with her littermate present. This process was so much more peaceful than taking that final ride to the vet's office. I am so grateful to Dr. Lori for her kindness and her calm demeanor, and for providing this compassionate service that helped her littermate and me say goodbye in the most peaceful and loving way that we could

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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
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Dr. Norman was wonderful in helping our pet pass away peacefully at home. She was professional, compassionate and genuinely kind. We would highly recommend Dr. Norman and CodaPet for those looking for in home euthanasia services.

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Sep 16 2025 by Doug Taylor
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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. Sarah Clem was amazing. What a beautiful gift she gives to families and their beloved pets. Being able to say goodbye at home without the stress of getting in the car and going to the vet was priceless for us. Dr. Sarah is just an amazing person and the perfect person to walk you through such a difficult experience. She truly cares. She wanted to hear stories about our precious Bailey and looked at photos and videos. It is really difficult to be so emotionally vulnerable with a stranger, but she did not feel like a stranger at all and made the experience as bearable as it could possibly be.

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Apr 29 2026 by Sarah M.
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Dr. Tolbert made saying goodbye to our kitty a surprisingly positive experience, considering how painful it was. She was kind to us and our surviving kitty, who was bonded to the one we had to say goodbye to. She gave us advice on how to help him with his grief, and allowed him to be there so he would understand what was happening. We had our baby's ashes back in less than a week, as well as fur clippings, nose & paw prints, and a clay print. Our urn is beautiful. She shared knowledge about our kitty's cancer and assured us this was the right choice and that he looked great for his age. The peace she provided was well worth it for our family, and we highly recommend reaching out to her when your pet's time comes.

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