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
FridayTimes 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
While being heart wrenchingly painful due to our pet's passing, our in home pet euthanasia experience was all we could ask for. Peaceful, dignified and gentle. Our vet explained everything, step by step. We had choices as to how involved we wanted to be. She was very empathetic to our situation and helped make our cats passing painless and honorable, just as we had wanted and wished for. I highly recommend this service to pet owners.
A very hard decision to make but we didn't want our Murphy to be in pain or suffering Dr.Ann Gonnering was awesome and made things easier in this difficult time, a 10/10 for her services Murphy was surrounded by the people that loved him, and passed peacefully in his favorite place his bed! Thank you, Codapet for your wonderful staff!
Dr. Ann explained the euthanization process thoroughly. She was kind , patient and respected our time to say goodbye to our beloved Odin.
Dr. Gonnering was the most gentle and caring Veterinarian I have ever encountered. She was extremely experienced, yet willing to make certain concessions based on our specific needs for Roxy. She treated all of us like family members, and the feeling was mutual. Rick Henley
Dr. Gonnering was amazing. She was knowledgeable and calm, willing to walk us through the experience and what to expect. She gave us the needed privacy prior to the procedure, and was the epitome of professionalism throughout the entire process. I will remain forever grateful for her easing the passing of my family member, and the grace she demonstrated throughout. I have already reached out to the emergency vet office to add her as an option for in-home services, as I only found Coda Pet through google. Her ability to come to our residence on short notice, on a Saturday afternoon allowed our family a final day together. I cannot give adequate praise to her and her services. She was perfect, and I’m so thankful she was there.
Dr Ann was amazing during this difficult time. So kind, gentle and very patient. I’m so glad I chose Dr Ann and being at home to say good bye to Grace.