Vet Serves in Chicago, IL

Dr. Ann Gonnering

Verified Veterinarian

81 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

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.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Illinois, 2016

Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois, 2020

  • Based InChicago, IL
  • Service areasChicagoland & Surrounding Cities
  • Work Experience5+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

WednesdayTimes Vary Weekly

Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

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

Pet cremation

Dr. Ann Gonnering will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $200 - $515

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $45 - $150

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $250

What pet parents are saying

Dr. Ann was truly incredible. She came to our home to help our sweet Morkie, Leila, cross the rainbow bridge, and I can’t express how grateful we are for her compassion. From the moment she arrived, she was gentle, calming, and so respectful of our emotions. She walked us through every step with such kindness and made sure Leila was comfortable, peaceful, and surrounded by love. During one of the hardest moments of our lives, she created an environment of peace that we will never forget. I would recommend her without hesitation. We are forever thankful for the gentle, loving care she gave our little girl.

codapet review
5.0
Nov 17 2025 by Kaitlyn M.
Review by Kaitlyn M.
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Dr Ann is very compassionate. She made this process the best that it could be by giving ample time for us and helping us feel calm and at ease.

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5.0
Oct 14 2025 by Christine S.
Review by Christine S.
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Ann Gonnering was on time, very sensitive to how we felt and was able to make everyone including our dog comfortable. It is a very difficult thing to do to ptu your dog down but her coming to the house and putting Gypsy down without causing any further anxiety helped us and our dog.

codapet review
5.0
Feb 15 2024 by Mary M.
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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.

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5.0
Nov 21 2024 by Leon Schrauben
Review by Leon Schrauben
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This was very peaceful. New to this whole experience, and we happened to find CodaPet & Dr. G the night before and we were scrambling. We got very lucky & we were blessed. Dr G is amazing at what she does.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 28 2024 by Sabrina S
Review by Sabrina S
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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.

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5.0
Aug 17 2025 by JC Marecki
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