Vet Serves in Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Christina Vernon

Verified Veterinarian

166 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

I have always had a strong love for animals, combined with a fascination for science and problem solving I knew becoming a Veterinarian was my calling. After serving countless pets over the years, my professional interest has evolved into a desire to provide a source of help in the times most pets and their owners need it the most. I strive to provide the most compassionate, peaceful, and stress-free experience possible. Having seen way too many pets suffer or experience stress in their last moments, my goal is to help provide relief while ensuring your pet experiences the utmost love and comfort as they pass in the comfort of their own home.

Education

Undergraduate: Iowa State University - 2005

Veterinary Medicine: Iowa State University - 2009

Certifications

3

CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian), Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, Fear Free Certified

 CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)Pet Loss Bereavement SpecialistFear Free Certified
  • Based InSun City, AZ
  • Service areasGreater Hartford and the Farmington Valley, includ ...
  • Work Experience16+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

SaturdayTimes 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. Christina Vernon will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $335

Pet cremation

Dr. Christina Vernon 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 $110 - $380

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostFrom $15 - $174

Quality of life consult

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

Est. CostStarting at $125

What pet parents are saying

Dr. Christina was incredible. After making the hard decision to do the best for our Ryuu, Dr. Christina’s kindness helped us navigate through the process. While we are no strangers to this process, she brought so much comfort to Ryuu and us, I absolutely cannot thank her enough.

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Mar 29 2025 by Mikita G.
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Dr. Christina was very kind and caring and helped with sending our sweet pup to Rainbow Bridge. Miss our girl very much! Thank you for your kindness.

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Jan 01 2025 by Amy H.
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We had to put one of our babies down yesterday. He was my sons dog since he was 8. Dr. Christina Vernon was absolutely amazing. She answered all of our questions and helped us through the difficult time. She made me feel better knowing that Zeus was at home surrounded by his family. Thank you Dr. Christina for making the process a little bit easier on us.

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5.0
Mar 29 2025 by becky luebano
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Dr. Christina Vernon was absolutely wonderful. She made the process of at home pet euthanasia safe, comfortable and loving. She took great care of our beloved dog Boo and us. She was knowledgeable, thoughtful and compassionate. I cannot thank her enough for making this whole process bearable. Thank you.

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5.0
Feb 26 2025 by Sylvia Reyes
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Christina made the experience of transitioning our little maltipoo Joey over the rainbow bridge as easy as possible. We cannot thank her enough for her compassion and expertise. It was the most peaceful passing for him and we would recommend her services anytime.

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Apr 11 2024 by Elle E
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Our fifteen-year-old Aussie had lost the use of his rear legs and was confused and struggling. And as much as we hoped he would be okay on a gut level we knew it was his time. We had called five or six vets and all of them were overbooked and seemingly indifferent to what we were going through. They all referred us to emergency vet clinics that stated they had no appointment system and they would get to us when they could. Our boy deserved better. Admittedly, I had never heard of in home pet euthanasia but anything seemed like a better option than sitting in a cold, sterile examination room. Our boy hated going to the vet and I didn't want his last moments to be filled with fear. Using CodaPet's website I made a same-day appointment for that afternoon. Dr. Christina Vernon did an outstanding job of comforting us in the most troubling of circumstances. She was on-time, kind, compassionate, gentle, and understood what we were going through. She explained the process in depth and didn't proceed until we were ready. He died peacefully laying in his favorite spot with my wife and I comforting him. He was the most loving dog I've ever known and it was soooo important that his final moments reflected how much he was loved. Dr. Christine allowed that to happen. He had a peaceful, loving death. Thank you!!!! I wholeheartedly encourage anyone struggling with the end to consider Dr. Christina and CodaPet. We chose cremation and received his ashes back in a beautiful box with a fantastic paw print.

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Apr 24 2024 by James S
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