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 Schmalz is amazing! She has a calming, caring spirit that was felt by Sweet Pea and us, during this most difficult transition for all of us. She made this very sad loss a beautiful and peaceful journey to the Rainbow Bridge, freeing Sweet Pea of pain and renewal to fly high with her friends. Having Dr. Lori Schmalz here, we knew we made the right choice for Sweet Pea which is a source of comfort while we still grieve her physical presence.

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Apr 13 2026 by Laura C.
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We are deeply thankful to Dr. Shannon Nakaya for the care and compassion she showed during our beloved dog Giggsy’s final moments. Saying goodbye was an incredibly painful decision and a very difficult day for us, but her kindness, patience, and gentle approach helped ease the burden. Dr. Nakaya guided us through the process with understanding and treated Giggsy with such tenderness and respect. Her compassion and professionalism truly made all the difference during this heartbreaking time.

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Sep 15 2025 by Magda Khordoc
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Dr. Lisa Littlejohn was exceptional in her caring professionalism towards my wife and me as a grieving family, and in her gentle, compassionate handling of our beloved Buster. We were devastated by the unexpected and sudden decline of Buster's condition. Dr. Littlejohn moved her schedule around on short notice to see Buster early, resulting in a dignified and peaceful passing of my best friend. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Apr 13 2026 by Michael and Lynn J.
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If Dr, Josh Williams had been Maggie’s Vet, he would most likely have identified her weak heart in time to add years to her life. But we were grateful to finally get clarification of her previously unidentified condition which explained her challenges. Dr. Williams eased her pain, and ours, by being there through the gentle steps of painless passage. Thanks to him, and Coda Pet, Maggie never even felt a needle. When you consider in-home pet euthanasia, trust Coda Pet to send you a professional and compassionate veterinarian. We are glad we did.

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Apr 13 2026 by Susanne M.
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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. Pilago showed so much care and compassion when we had to make the painful decision to put our handsome pup Rodney to sleep. I highly recommend her.

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Sep 14 2025 by Suzi Brown
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