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. Roberts was as amazing as we hoped. In such a sad time, she help not only our "little buddy" Joey, but our entire family. We are so grateful for her compassion and caring. She allowed us all the time we needed to say goodbye to Joey. We cant thank her enough for being so compassionate.

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May 01 2026 by Anthony C.
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This process was made so much easier by Dr Meadows’ team. I’m so glad Burnsie was able to pass at home with familiar surroundings. We never felt rushed, just supported and cared for. I recommend Brandon Meadows wholeheartedly.

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May 01 2026 by Bronwyn M.
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We are so incredibly grateful to Dr. Ayala for the compassion and care she showed during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Saying goodbye to Percy at home, in a space he knew and loved, meant everything to us. Dr. Ayala was gentle, patient, and deeply kind from the moment she arrived. She took the time to explain everything and never rushed us, giving us the space we needed to be with Percy and say goodbye in our own way. This experience was incredibly painful, but her empathy and presence brought a sense of peace and dignity that we will never forget. We will always be thankful for how she cared not only for Percy, but for our family.

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Apr 30 2026 by Joy 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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I was struggling to find a vet to come out on a weekend to put down my Pearl who was struggling. I even posted in a local rescue group asking for advice. I then ran across CodaPet, it said Dr Ayala was available. I checked back on my post and within those few minutes Dr Ayala was recommended by many. When Dr Ayala showed up I was sitting out front with my Pearl, we went to the backyard. She was very gentle explaining things to me, and very patient as I held my beautiful girl as she left. Thank you for how amazing you were. Really appreciate it. And so sorry for my screaming as my husband walked you back out.... Holding her...I lost it...

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May 03 2026 by Tamara C.
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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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