- Based InFt. Lauderdale, FL
- Service areasFort Lauderdale & Surrounding Areas
- Work Experience8+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
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Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Dr. Diana Gersten
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I am excited to be partnering with the Codapet team to be able to offer affordable end-of-life veterinary care in the familiarity of a pet’s own home. With compassion, experience, and kindness, your clients' furry child will have an easy transition to Rainbow Bridge.
Education
Undergraduate: Animal Science at Cornell University - 2009
Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the University of Florida in Gainesville - 2014
- Based InFt. Lauderdale, FL
- Service areasFort Lauderdale & Surrounding Areas
- Work Experience8+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
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.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Diana Gersten will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $375
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $15 - $25
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $199
What pet parents are saying
Dr Gersten was very sweet, caring and supportive during this difficult step that needed to be taken. I appreciate her wonderful care and support.
After a shocking cancer diagnosis and a rapid decline in health we were devastated to have to say goodbye to our sweet Koda. Our appt was for the following morning but Dr Gersten was so kind when I called her and came the afternoon before (even though there were no openings). She explained each step in a delicate & compassionate way and gave our whole family ample time to be with him while she stepped away here and there. We can’t thank her enough for everything and we were comforted to know he would be in good hands afterwards.
Dr. Diana Gersten is one of the most caring, kind and professional Vets you will ever meet. Our family can not thank her enough for helping guide us through the step by step end of life process for both of our 18 & 19 year old fur babies. It is never easy to make an end of life decision for your pet, but Dr. Gersten provides a thorough exam of your pet as soon as she arrives to your home and explains everything to you so that you know you are making a well informed decision for your pet. Dr. Gersten and Codapet provide the most compassionate and private end of life services for your pet family members. Thanks Dr. Gersten & Codapet.
Dr Gersten, was very detailed in the entire process. Most of all. She did put us all at ease with such an emotional process. Cant thank her enough.
Dr. Gersten provides a get service! She came in and took her time explaining the process there was no rush to start. I had time with my baby to get comfortable with the situation and time with him after it was done as well. The cremation service was wonderful too. I love the box/urn it has his name and paw print engraved, clay print and lock of hair. Strongly recommend!
Dr. Diana Gersten was absolutely amazing. She was so kind and caring during the entire process. I had no idea CodaPet existed and I am so thankful I found them. The afterlife services they provided were exceptional and I was able to bring my best friend back home to his final resting place.
Dr. Gersten is a caring, compassionate and kind person. I appreciated her kindness to me and her sweet demeanor with my little April.
Our little dog, Gucci, 15 years old, went to heaven on March the 4th, in our home, in Pompano Beach. Like a little angel, with no pain, and surround by all our love. He had reached the end of his road. We could have hoped better for the end. It was calm, painless and filled with love. We will still have to heal ourselves from it’s absence. We will love you forever Gucci. Thank you dr Gesten. Notre petit chien Gucci, âgé de 15 ans, est parti au ciel ce matin. À notre maison de Pompano Beach. Nous n’aurions pu espérer mieux pour départ. Ce fut calme, serein, sans douleur . Notre Gucci est parti comme un petit ange, entouré de tout notre amour. Il nous restera à nous guérir de son absence. Nous t’aimerons pour toujours Gucci. Merci à dr Diana Gersten, pour sa douceur et ses bons mots. Nous recommandons fortement dr Gesten 🙏🏻💙.
Dr. Gersten was very patient and understanding. We discussed several options and after a thorough conversation we put our dear Sunny to sleep. I never felt rushed and the process was very smooth. Very capable doctor.
Dr Diana was truly compassionate through this very difficult time. We had to say goodbye to our sweet Bambi. She came to our home so Bambi could have her last moments in comfort around family. She walked us through each step and allowed us time to say our goodbyes. It’s a horribly sad thing to go through, but Diana was the right choice.
Dr. Gersten was very gentle and thorough and professional with my pet which is what is important to me. Accordingly the process was very satisfactory.
Dr.Gersten is incredibly caring. She made our final moments with our boy very thoughtful and respectful in going at our own pace with saying goodbye. Being able to be at home in his bed overlooking the pool he loved so much, was the best gift to be able to give him in the end and we cannot thank Dr.Gersten enough for all she did to make him comfortable.
Losing our girl, Macy, was extremely difficult. Dr. Diana was compassionate and caring. She gave us all the time we needed with Macy and answered all of our questions. We appreciate her support.
To have our last moments with our precious dog at home, no stress of the car ride, other animals and people around was absolutely priceless. I believe my dog was grateful as well. He acted like a puppy just moments before the Dr. came and readily surrendered onto his blanket and my lap when the time came. As painful as is was to lose him, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. Thank you !!!
Dr. Gersten was great for this sad procedure of having to put down one of our cats. She was patient, compassionate, competent, and made the process as painless as possible.
Dr. Gersten was a real professional to help us through the difficult time of putting our 12-yr-old poodle to sleep. Her manner was most caring and sympathetic. She also was experienced and fully prepared to handle our needs. We certainly recommend her to everyone in our position with a beloved pet when this time comes.
Dr. Gersten is a kind, compassionate veterinarian who has handled the in home euthanasia for three of our furry family members. While these have been some of the hardest times in our lives, we appreciate her empathy and commitment to making such a difficult experience as painless as possible both for our pups and for us. Thank you, Dr. Gersten.
Dr. Gersten was amazing. She was so kind and compassionate when we needed to lay our dog to rest. Dr. Gersten explained the process with detail. She allowed us as much time as we needed to say our final good bye.
DR.Diana Gersten from Codapet made a ver difficult time very peaceful. Her compassion, understanding, and Loving manner is unprecedented. So caring and comforting. The most beautiful passing I could have asked for my Baby girl Bettylu. Would without question recommend her and codapet.Thankyou for a beautiful transition for my baby girl.
My mom's Cat took a sudden turn and we didn't realize we would be in the position of putting him down even 24 hours before. The Doctor was very kind and considerate as well as made the extra effort to come ASAP since he was having seizures every half an hour. We are grateful to her.
For Any Pet Parent Considering in home Euthanasia please use Codapet and Dr. Diana Gersten. I have had to put many pets to sleep over the years. And recently learning that this service exsited changed my life. I will always do in home Euthanasia. It was such a peaceful Beautiful passing for my Baby girl Bettylu. Thats all i wanted for her, In her home in her bed with her blanket while i held her. I was the last human she saw on this earth.And The compassion and understanding Dr. Gersten showed us was second to none. She made a very difficult time easier. Thank you to Dr. Gersten and Codapet for the amazing services and care you provide.
Very thorough in explaining what was going to happen. Did not rush and gave us lots of time to say goodbye. Very compassionate and understanding
Horrible to have to do, but the vet coming to our house made the process less traumatic for my dog. She got to pass at home surrounded by those who love her in her same familiar spot. The process was quick and the doctor was caring.
She is an amazing vet. Who cared about my pet and my family. This is our family second experience with Dr. Diana and she is very professional and compassionate.
We are so thankful for Coda Pet and Dr. Gersten. Everything went smoothly and our beautiful 16 yr old pup was handled with incredible care. My husband and I also felt very supported in this difficult situation. We highly recommend them for gentle at home euthanasia when it’s time. ❤️
Dr Gersten was very kind and compassionate during such an emotional time. We can honestly say that going through this at home with our beloved Finnegan, comfy in his bed, outside in the warm sun and surrounded by his family was the gentlest way to do this difficult process. Thank you Dr. Gersten.
As hard as a process of choosing when is the right time to put your pet to sleep is, I can say our vet and coda pet made that process much easier. Our beloved dog was able to remain in the comfort of her own home without stress and anxiety. It was a peaceful process for her and the care and consideration the vet had for my feelings and time were greatly appreciated. I received her ashes back much quicker than expected and the package was just what I hope for. Thank you for everything.
Dr. Gersten was very sweet and compassionate. She knew this was a very difficult time for us. She was so gentle with our beloved Duchess.
Hard to rate a service like this bc we had to put down our kitty. The process is great. Dr gersten’s compassion and patience was amazing. It was hard to do but the most humane way to do it.
Yes I was very pleased with the vet that came out to my house Diana gersten she did an excellent job she was an excellent veterinarian I highly recommend her to anybody and thank you very much for your services everything was great you guys did a great job I really do appreciate it
Even though we have had to do this before with our pets during the years, it's never easy. You have to look at the quality of life of your pet and then let go. Dr. Gersten was very kind and calming with her mannerisms and made the journey less stressful. I recommend her to you and your pet.
Dr. Diana Gersten was absolutely wonderful. She was very responsive through text message, and helped me make the tough decision of putting my sweet kitty boy to rest. Her presence was very calming and she explained everything as she did it. She gave us as much time as we needed to love and kiss on him before she took him. She delivered his body to Monarch Pet Memorial Services where they did an absolutely beautiful job memorializing my baby. Thank you Dr. Gersten for making an awful situation bearable, and for your kindness, compassion, and patience with me.
Dr. Gersten is simply amazing. Thanks to her we were able to have a corrective experience to a horrible previous one. We were dreading saying goodbye this way but she was so considerate, so compassionate, so knowledgeable that, honestly? Wish I could go like that myself.
Calling Dr. Gersten to come to my home to help my fur baby girl pass was the best thing I could have done. I didn’t want to go to the vet, it is too stressful on you and your pet. Dr. Gersten was caring, kind and empathetic. I was able to be with my girl in her last moments in my home where she was comfortable and I could let my grief show. I will always be grateful to Dr. Gersten for allowing me to let Abbie go with dignity and love, once again thank you Dr. Gersten💕
We could not have asked for a better way to honor our Kaos, she was so respectful and kind to our feelings and did the most to make sure we felt informed and supported to help him transition to the rainbow bridge 🌈 thank you so much ❤️
She was caring and sympathetic to us all. It was very difficult for us but she explained how she was going to take care of our ailing Socks! Explained the process and made us all feel areas with a very hard decision. Thank you Dr Gersten
Dr Diana was wonderfully professional and personable during the experience. She made the difficult day bearable with her knowledge and genuine care for Remy. Thank you
Dr. Gersten was so kind, caring and professional as our 19 year old beloved cat was suffering from liver disease was put to rest. She fully explained the entire procedure to us and answered all of our questions. It was such a relief that Dr. Gersten is a come to your home Vet which allowed for a very quiet and peaceful passing of our beloved cat. My wife and I fully recommend Dr. Gersten and Codapet. Thanks so much Dr. Gersten for your caring and multiple follow ups checking on us.
Dr. Gersten was very sweet from the moment she waked it. It was clearly a somber moment and she was a true professional. She treated our dog with care and compassion and allowed for a smooth process.
I would rec: her to anyone. It felt like she was part of our family when we had to say goodbye to our pet. We will always remember how kind and thoughtful she was
Dr. Diana Gersten was so kind, compassionate and it was nice not to have to take Phoebe to vet's office to say goodbye. She followed up with a sympathy card and we would highly recommend her services to anyone in the Stuart area. She helped our neighbor a few months ago and their experience was similar
In the past two years we have lost both of our dearly loved pet cats to chronic Kidney disease. One was 16 years old, her brother, the second and more recent loss was 18 years. the euthanasia necessary to relieve suffering in their final days was an unwelcome but expected additional personal trauma. Their usual veterinarian's office was very familiar with the sister and brother cats and with our personal emotions, and suggested CodaPet, in the home euthanasia, as an option for Zorro. That is how we met Dr. Gersten. We made a home appointment so that the surroundings, the home, and our being able to hold and comfort Zorro would be possible. It is never easy to say goodbye no matter how necessary. Dr. Gersten was the very best , arriving at our home at the planned time, tending to our very ill cat, and for supporting my wife and I during that difficult time. Much better than a dash to a vets office amidst rush and confusion . She was also able to provide services for a cremation which was an added and ultimately highly appreciated service. My wife and I are very pleased with our experience and highly recommend Doctor Diana.
Dr Gersten was very caring,gentle,and considerate of our feelings. She took the time to talk with us , and listen to some stories about our dog, Yosa. Our beloved dog passed peacefully with my son and myself sitting by her bed patting and talking to her .I recommend that anyone in this painful situation would have Dr Gersten by their side for her professional expertise and emotional support .
Dr. Gersten was very compassionate when it came to saying goodbye to my best friend Byron. She let us have all the time we needed with him and comforted us during the hardest of times.
Dr Gersten was communicative before, during, and after our experience with her. She showed us amazing compassion and kindness during a very difficult time. We talked about it for days after, that our experience could not have been better.
Dr. Diana Gersten is very professional, caring and compassionate. Dr. Gersten is extremely warm and the compassion for our precious Stanley and us at such a difficult time, it's hard to put into words how thankful we are. We will forever be grateful for the wonderful service Dr. Diana Gersten provides. Thank you Dr. Gersten for treating our Stanley boo with such love and kindness.
Very professional and full of empathy. Made a horrible situation as nice as possible. Will never take a cat out of the comfort of their home again. Lovely service.
Dr. Gersten was very kind and compassionate as we said goodbye to our dog, Laney. She was great communicating before, during, and after the visit. She gave us as much time as we needed and we never felt rushed. I would highly recommend her for what is, obviously, not a very happy occasion.
Dr. Gersten was truly amazing. She made an extremely difficult decision easier. She was sympathetic to our grief. She made sure our dog was comfortable and surrounded with love.
I can not thank enough Dr Diana Gersten for her kind service and support during the hard time of saying goodbye to my pet. Dr Gersten was very calming and sweet and professional on everything and I highly recommend her and this company.
We had no idea that at home euthanasia was an option until hearing from a friend that they did an at home passing for their dog. Once we knew it was time, we searched online and found Codepet and Dr. Diana Gersten, and she was beyond amazing. It is such a better experience to have your little loved one pass at home in their own bed and Dr. Diana was great with us. She gave us so much time to get Holly comfortable and give her some snacks and she was genuinely caring and interested in hearing stories about Holly and what made her so special. She allowed us to take our time and give Holly so much love as we said goodbye and she drifted off to sleep. Dr. Diana also gave us plenty of time to grieve as well. This was absolutely the best choice we could have made to say goodbye to our little girl Holly. Thank you Codapet and Dr. Diana Gersten for being there and making such an awful situation the best it could be.
We recently lost our beloved pet Cooper, who was 15 years old and his health was failing. It was a very hard decision, but Dr. Gersten was the best veterinarian to help us through this difficult time. Dr. Gersten is very professional, warm and caring and really made this process easier for us. She is easy to talk to and was on point with communication throughout. I was grateful that she went out of her way to deliver Cooper memorial so quickly and at a time that was convenient. Thank you Dr. Gersten. We highly would recommend her to friends and family.
Our little dog Gucci, 15 years old, went to heaven this morning, at our house, in Pompano Beach. He left us like an angel, without pain, surrounds by his family with all our love. We couldn’t have hoped a better way to leave us. It was calm and painless and filled with love. We will still have to heal ourselves. We will love you forever Gucci. Notre petit chien Gucci est parti au ciel, ce matin, dans sa maison de Pompano Beach, entouré d’une partie de sa famille. Il était âgé de 15 ans et était rendu au bout de son chemin. Nous n’aurions pu espérer mieux pour son départ. Grâce à la de Gersten, notre Gucci est parti sans stress, et sans douleur, entouré de tout notre amour. Il nous restera à nous guérir de son absence. Nous t’aimerons pour toujours Gucci. Merci dr Gersten.
It took me a bit to be able to leave a review after the loss of my loving pup. For 15 years my girl never left my side and in the end it was truly hard for me. I couldn’t even speak. Dr. Gerston understood what I was going through and explained every step in the process. With no words being said on my end she gave me patience and time and never rushed the process. She even brought a treat for girl. Dr. Gersten was absolutely wonderful during this process.
Dr Dana was a true angel during the difficult time to say goodbye to Lucy. Not only very professional but also with the kindest heart and spirit for this service, I can not thank her enough for her delicate and sweet company when she came to our home. She is truly amazing!
We are so grateful for the kindness and compassion shown during such a difficult time. The doctor was incredibly sweet and gentle with every step of the process, and I would highly recommend her to anyone facing this heartbreaking decision. After the procedure, she placed our little dog in a cozy bed and wrapped her lovingly in a blanket, which meant so much to us. Thank you for making this painful moment a little more bearable with your care and thoughtfulness. ❤️
Pet euthanasia done the right way, we didn’t want to make the difficult decision that it was time to let go of our elderly dog but Dr Diana Gersten at CodaPet made the process as stress free as possible for us & our dog. From the ease of booking the service on line that gave us time to make the last few days as memorable as possible, to the communication before the appointment was gentle & supportive. When meeting Dr Diana Gersten in person she was very kind & compassionate walking us through the process, there was no pressure to rush & she sensed when to step back & give us time & space in our own home, our dog was calm & comfortable in his bed when she arrived & remained so throughout & that was perfect. Even though it’s one of the hardest things we have had to do I wouldn’t change a thing & would highly recommend the service without hesitation.
Dr. Gersten made a sad and traumatic experience better for our family and pet. She was kind and informative along with very compassionate. I recommend it to anyone going through this terrible situation.
I want to thank CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia in Fort Lauderdale for their service. As one can imagine, this is not the easiest decision to make. I did not feel pressured not compelled to make this choice other than it was the right thing to do for Buddha. He was a wonderful dog and I believe he was given a proper, professional, and warming send off. I personally want to extend a thank you to Dr. Diana Gersten. The whole process was difficult for myself on an emotional and spiritual level; however, with Dr. Gersten's caring and gentle approach, i felt as ease. She was great with communication, confirmation in Buddha's condition and walked me through the steps accordingly. With Buddha having issues walking, having an organization willing to come to the house on 24 hours notice was a huge help and sigh of relief. I can not speak for other organizations, but if one needs an in home treatment, I would highly recommend CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia in Fort Lauderdale.
I truly appreciate having an in-home euthanasia option when faced with a suffering pet. I liked the CodaPet electronic intake form because I didn’t have to struggle through that process telephonically, struggling through my tears and sobbing. I was offered an opportunity to discuss directly with Dr Gersten the day I booked the appointment and appreciated that so much. We connected the morning of my appointment again at my request and she was great and communicative. I’ve sadly been through this before but when she arrived she made sure she let us know what to expect and was very skilled with my pup, Roxie and informed and supported us as we comforted Roxie throughout. I had selected private cremation during the intake process and she confirmed my selections, even crediting a duplicate selection I had made and paid for. It made this heart wrenching need easier and let my Roxie breathe her last breath, and her heart to beat its last beat in the peace of our home while we held and comforted her for the last time. Thank you. We’re very appreciative of everything.
Dr. Gersten was extremely kind, patient and compassionate during the entire process. I felt very comfortable with her and the way she carefully explained everything. My expectations were exceeded today when I received my memorial package. I will definitely recommend Coda Pet and Dr. Gersten to family and friends!
Dr. Gersten made such an emotional and traumatic event flawless and loving. She is a gentle soul who understands what both the pets and parents are going through. She is the best!
Dr. Gersten is a very kind, soft spoken, compassionate person. She made a difficult situation a beautiful one. I was able to hold my baby as he went “Somewhere over the Rainbow “🌈 . She made me feel very comfortable as she did with Pacino. She let me spend as much time before and after the procedure with him. I would highly recommend her. She is a beautiful person. Thank you Dr. Gersten for everything.
It’s still to hard to express but I will say she was very loving and caring. She explained everything and never rushed me. 10 of 10. I would rate her. Im so glad I could do this a home, a wonderful service that allowed privacy and peace.
Dr. Gersten was truly amazing. She made an extremely difficult decision easier. She was sympathetic to our grief. She made sure our dog was comfortable and surrounded with love.
This is the most caring and special group of loving people I have ever seen. Thank for everything you have done for our Penny girl. We just can not say enough good thing about how you helped us all with setting Penny free from all her pain. She is always in hearts.
Dr. Diana Gersten came to our home to help our pup, Thor, cross over the rainbow bridge. She's professional, compassionate and down-to-earth. She made this sad experience the best we could have hoped for. I highly recommend using her.
Dr Gersten was wonderful. She was so kind to our whole family going through Maggie’s last time with us. Gave us all the time we needed She has such a loving and caring personality. Thank you so much Dr Gersten❤️
Dr. Diana Gersten was absolutely wonderful. She was very responsive through text message, and helped me make the tough decision of putting my sweet kitty boy to rest. Her presence was very calming and she explained everything as she did it. She gave us as much time as we needed to love and kiss on him before she took him. She delivered his body to Monarch Pet Memorial Services where they did an absolutely beautiful job memorializing my baby. Thank you Dr. Gersten for making an awful situation bearable, and for your kindness, compassion, and patience with me.
Dr. Gersten was amazing. It was such a difficult decision for us, and we've never used an in-home service before. I am so thankful that I did and found Dr. Gersten. She was so kind, understanding, and didn't rush us at all. Highly recommend!
Dr Diana was extremely sweet and patient with us. Took great care of our boy during his last moments and we are so grateful he was able to be home with us during that time.
She was compassionate and caring. Made a very, very difficult situation a little easier. Can’t say enough about her. So professional. She went above and beyond.
She was the absolute best. The whole process we were kept informed, she gave myself and my family plenty of time to say goodbye, and treated my Mya with such care afterwards. At first I felt such guilt over putting my dog to sleep, but with Dr. Gersten it was a feeling of immense relief and gratitude when it was all done, because I know she was happy at home and felt no pain through the whole procedure. Thank you again.
Dr. Gersten was incredibly kind, compassionate, and informative during one of the hardest moments of my life. She made the process of saying goodbye to my beloved dog feel peaceful and respectful, taking the time to explain everything and allowing me the space to be present. What meant even more to me was that two weeks later, she personally brought Lilly’s ashes to my home. That level of care and thoughtfulness is something I will never forget. I’m so grateful to have had her support during such a difficult time. She truly goes above and beyond for both her patients and their families.
