Dr. Jenny Krueger
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
Early on, I had a tremendous fascination with animals of all kinds, I found comfort and compassion from them in times of need as a child and on into adulthood. In elementary school, I would be the first to take care of the class pet. There were many: anoles (lizards), hamsters, and guinea pigs to name a few. Science classes intrigued me and were where I excelled. My anatomy class in high school sealed the deal. Ultimately, I wanted to care for animals and challenge myself to solve medical problems. Over time, it progressed to caring for not only the animal but also for their human owners. I have always offered at-home euthanasia services, having performed them for my own personal pets, and I realized the more peaceful experience for all involved. The last several years I've provided oncology (cancer) services to clients and their pets. With this comes the knowledge that even with treatment, most cancers will be terminal, and providing in-home end-of-life service to the numerous pets I treated in this capacity reinforced firsthand how beneficial in-home euthanasia is to the pet and their family when it comes time, allowing for the most gentle and tranquil passing.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park - 2004
Veterinary Medicine: Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - 2008
- Based InOlney, MD
- Service areasRockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and and surroun ...
- Work Experience16+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hour
General availability
Tuesday11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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. Jenny Krueger will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $450
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $50 - $150
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $225
What pet parents are saying
There are no words to explain what Dr. Jenny Krueger did for us yesterday. Yesterday we sadly had to put down our 13 year old Flat Coated Retriever Louie. With our dog being 100+ lbs and having trouble standing due to hip dysplasia, we didnt know how we could ever get him to a vet. After coming across CodaPet, we are so grateful we got to do this process in Louies home where he was comfortable and familiar, and surrounded by his family. Dr.Krueger made whats supposed to be a traumatic experience, very peaceful and calm regardless of the circumstances. Louie got to lay exactly where he wanted and got to eat all the treats and spray can cheese hat Dr. Krueger provided for him to enjoy his last moments. Dr. Kruger explained every single step including what each anesthetic was named and the exact things it would do so we would understand the entire process. She asked us all our favorite memories and made the experience very special regardless of how hard it was. Louie passed very peacefully, not in a sterile unfamiliar office but comfortable in his own home, face first in a bowl of spray can cheese. We appreciate Dr. Kruegers empathy and patience for allowing us to spend as long as we needed with our Louie and feeling our pain with us. This is not just a job for her and no one is meant more to do this job then she is. Thank you Dr. Krueger for making this upsetting loss for us as peaceful, special, and informative as possible. We appreciate you more than you can ever know. From, Sami, Abbie, and Kim Solomon
Dr Jenny came out to our house days before Christmas and made such a difficult time for us, so calm. This was the first time my family has done an at home euthanasia and we could not have asked for a better experience. Dr Jenny was so kind and compassionate. We cannot thank her enough.
We are so pleased with the experience. Dr. Jenny Krueger was fabulous. She was incredibly kind and explained every thing throughout the process and she treated our dog with such tenderness and care. We appreciate Dr. Krueger’s patience and understanding. Thank you so much for making the transition so peaceful and gentle for our pet and also for me and my husband. 💕
Dr. Krueger was incredibly kind and gentle with not only Kona but with me. She ensured I was thoroughly informed of each step of the process and gave me ample time at each phase to be with Kona. I am incredibly thankful for her kindness and patience, and could not have asked for a more peaceful way to say goodbye.
Dr. Jenny Krueger works with compassion, care, and patience. She is there both for the pet (in my case a very beloved Corgi) and the human. Having needed to euthanize pets both at the vet and at home, being able to do this at home makes a terrible experience so much calmer. Setting everything up through the CodaPet interface was very easy and the fact that the portal gives you options about what kind of follow up you do or do not want was very respectful. I could not recommend Dr. Krueger more highly; her gentle care at such a wrenching time helped to confirm that we were making absolutely the right choice.
Dr. Krueger communicated with us the night before our appointment to make sure we were prepared and to address any concerns. We decided that our Louise needed pre-appointment meds to calm her before a “new” person came into our home. Despite lots of drugs, Louise was an enthusiastic host and greeted the dr. with wiggles and kisses. It was very difficult to get her calmed down and feeling at ease; Louise felt the vibe and was tuned-in 100%. - This was one of the hardest parts for me, I didn’t want her to feel afraid. - Dr. Krueger was patient and used a variety of tools and techniques to administer enough sedative to proceed. She took cues from us and understood that I, my husband, and my daughter needed different things. I needed to just feel my sadness openly. My husband needed someone to hear funny little stories. My daughter needed the security of knowing that another grownup had things under control. - Dr. Krueger delivered for each of us. I am so glad that we opted for in-home euthanasia. It was personalized to meet Louise’s needs, and ours as well. I am so grateful for people like Dr. Krueger, who do a very hard thing in the name of peace and comfort.
