Vet Serves in Oakland, CA

Dr. April Le Blanc

Verified Veterinarian

32 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

After over 30 years of emergency veterinary medicine, I feel it is time for me to transition to another phase of pet care giving. Being able to humanely and lovingly let go of a beloved pet, when it is their time, especially in their home, is a gift.

Education

Undergraduate: Mount Holyoke College - 1986

Veterinary Medicine: University of California, Davis - 1992

Certifications

2

California Veterinary Medical Association Member, CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)

California Veterinary Medical Association Member CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
  • Based InOakland, CA
  • Service areasSan Francisco East Bay Area
  • Work Experience33+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

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.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

Dr. April Le Blanc will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $375

Pet cremation

Dr. April Le Blanc 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 $150 - $450

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostStarting at $50

What pet parents are saying

We are very grateful for Dr. April and her kindness through this difficult process. Our beloved cat passed in her favorite chair in the sun. Dr. April talked us through the process with empathy and understanding.

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5.0
Apr 07 2026 by Karen M.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

We are extremely glad we choose to have April help us with this very sad moment for our family. She was able to provide the understanding, professionalism, and emotional support that we needed, helping us and our 10-year-old daughter to say goodbye to our elderly dog. In the time she was with us, April was present and open. She didn't treat us as clients; she treated us as new friends and that made all the difference. We recommend her without any hesitation.

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5.0
Jan 20 2026 by Madhavi K.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

Dr. LeBlanc was wonderful. She is empathic, caring, and walked us through the whole process of saying goodbye to our sweet girl with lots of thoughtfulness. I would recommend her highly to other owners when it comes time to say bye to their beloved pet.

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5.0
Apr 23 2026 by David O.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

The Doctor was great. She has a great connection to animals. I would highly recommend Dr. April to anyone who needs this service. She made it feel like I was doing the right thing and I know Sadie did too.

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5.0
Feb 11 2026 by Patricia T.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

Dr. Le Blanc was extremely Compassionate and empathetic during the in home euthanasia appointment. She was professional and allowed us all the time we needed to say goodbye to our beloved pet and family member. I couldn’t imagine a better vet to help us through a very emotional experience.

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5.0
Feb 18 2026 by Dion W.
Review by Dion W.
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Dr. April immediately felt like part of the family. She was there to share wisdom, cry with me and was extremely professional. Thank you for making one of the hardest days that much brighter. I highly recommend her.

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5.0
Jan 05 2026 by Heather D.
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