Vet Serves in Salisbury, MD

Dr. Karen Duncan

Verified Veterinarian

69 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

Whenever possible, people want to be able to go home from the hospital for their remaining days, to die at home. Families want the same for their pets. As in-home pet euthanasia has finally become a viable option, I knew I could add value to the euthanasia experience because of my veterinary experience and my compassion for those pet parents who are deeply grieved over the loss of their four-legged family member. I see this as my calling, to care for the members of my local community.

Education

Undergraduate: BSA University of Georgia - 1980

Veterinary Medicine: DVM University of Georgia - 1984 MS and Residency University of Illinois - 1997

Certifications

2

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

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association Member (MDVMA) CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
  • Based InBerlin, MD
  • Service areasSalisbury, MD and surrounding areas
  • Work Experience42+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
  • 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. Karen Duncan will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $340

Pet cremation

Dr. Karen Duncan 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 $105 - $285

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostStarting at $55

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. Karen Duncan was extremely compassionate and caring. Her presence was greatly appreciated and very comforting. She was wonderful with our Duchess and made the most difficult decision of pet ownership a little bit easier with her professionalism and genuine concern. Her warm and welcome manner makes you feel comforted during the most stressful and challenging time for the whole family.

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5.0
May 02 2025 by Jo Strouse
Review by Jo Strouse
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Dr. Karen Duncan was absolutely wonderful. She was very professional, kind, understanding and compassionate. Letting go of a beloved pet is a very painful thing to do. She did everything she could to make this experience a very calm and peaceful passing for Simone and my husband and myself. We have put down several dogs down in our lifetime, and this was the best experience we have ever had with this sad event. We are very grateful to Dr. Duncan for her expertise and compassion.

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5.0
Mar 20 2026 by Eugenia B.
Review by Dr. Karen Duncan

Dr.Duncan was compassionate, kind, and thoughtful. She helped us through the process step by step of saying goodbye to our beloved furry family member. Thank you Dr. Duncan.

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5.0
Apr 30 2026 by Brenda G.
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She was wonderful and helped my Son through a very painful decision that it was time for his best friend of 15 years to go over the Rainbow Bridge. Very compasionate!

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Jan 24 2025 by Patricia C.
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She was the angel that was meant for us, had some in the beginning when they helped me rescue Nevis from Nevis, but she was the one needed at the end, God bless her, ❤️

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Jul 01 2025 by Rusty B.
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Dr. Duncan is so compassionate and caring and made such a heartbreaking experience a little easier to bear. We made the difficult decision to put down our senior kitty Angus, and we knew we wanted him to be comfortable at home and with his family when he passed over the rainbow bridge. I called CodaPet late on a Friday afternoon and Karen called us back within 20 minutes. She was able to come to our home later the same day and she was just amazing. Karen put us at ease, explained the process, and treated Angus as if he was her own. If you are contemplating having your per euthanized at home, I would highly recommend Dr. Duncan and CodaPet. The extra expense is priceless.

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Jun 24 2025 by Lauri
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