Verified Veterinarian
Growing up in the Chicago suburbs and earning my degrees from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, I have always been surrounded by a deep love for animals. My childhood was filled with poems and diagrams centered around them, making it clear that veterinary medicine was my calling. After spending some time practicing in New Zealand, I experienced the profound impact of in-home euthanasia for the first time. The peaceful and intimate nature of that process resonated with me, and I knew I wanted to bring that comfort to pet parents back in the U.S. In-home euthanasia allows me to provide a compassionate farewell in a familiar environment, ensuring pets and their families can navigate this difficult time together. My own experiences with my cats, especially Archie, a survivor of FIP, have deepened my understanding of the emotional journey families face during end-of-life decisions. Each of my cats has a story, from the rescue of Elgin, found almost frozen on the side of the road, to Jasper, who traveled with us from New Zealand. These experiences drive my commitment to offering gentle and respectful care when it matters most. I believe that every pet deserves a peaceful end surrounded by their loved ones, and I strive to provide that for each family I serve. My passion for animals compels me to ensure that this final journey is handled with the utmost care and compassion.
Undergraduate: University of Illinois, 2016
Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois, 2020
General availability
MondayTimes Vary Weekly
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Dr. Ann Gonnering will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $400
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $45 - $150
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $250
Dr. Gonnering was very professional and accommodating during this difficult time and helped make this experience for our family as easy as possible. I would highly recommend her services.
Dr. Gonnering helped make a very difficult situation a little better. She was very kind and compassionate to us and to our dog. She talked me through what to expect ahead of time and again when she arrived. She gave us the space we needed to say goodbye and we were able to comfort our dog the entire time.
Thank you CodaPet for connecting us with Dr. Ann Gonnering. Dr. Gonnering was very kind and sensitve with us and our cat, Misha. She was at our home, later in the evening, less than five hours after our call to CodaPet. I sincerely recommend CodaPet and Dr. Gonnering.
Dr Gonnering was an Angel in disguise. She made this heartbreaking decision much easier for me because of her sincere compassion and knowledge. After performing a thorough examination, she assured me that it was time for my Tinkerbelle to cross over the rainbow bridge. And that I was making the right decision. Dr Gonnering treated my Tinker with such gentle care to keep her comfortable. I felt I could hold her forever, there was no rush. Whenever I was ready to let her go. She helped prepare Tink for our transfer to the crematory. I will never forget the comfort Dr Gonnering brought to myself and my family during this very difficult time. I will never ever forget her.
We had to put our beautiful dog Lucy down and decided not to stress her out by bringing her to the vets office plus we didn't feel we would be able to get her there without hurting her by carrying her in and out of the car. Dr. Ann from Codapet, was wonderful, helped us get through the procedure while being very patient and thorough. Explained everything to us. It was so hard for us to let her go but felt this was the best solution to put her at peace.
Dr. Gonnering was wonderful. My BellyAnne immediately took an interest in her with wagging tail. I believe BellyAnne knew that Dr. Gonnering was there to help her cross the rainbow bridge and be well again. Thank you Dr. Gonnering...I will recommend you to anyone that needs these services, Jacquie Tromer in loving memory of BellyAnne