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
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. Gonnering was punctual, very polite and gave us time to process. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience however sad as it was.
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.
She was very kind and professional. You can tell she has a heart of gold for providing such excellent service during very sad times for families.
We put our cat down at home a few weeks ago. The Dr was very caring and kind. She allowed space for my kids to process how they needed. She let them gather around however they wanted. She walked us through each step of the way. I highly recommend.
Having someone come to our home made it a more personal send off for our wonderful pet, I would recommend for all pets. The Dr was very caring and explained everything beforehand.