Vet Serves in Dallas, TX

Dr. Kirsten Stukey

Verified Veterinarian

76 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

Being a vet was a childhood dream that started when I was about 4 years old. I started to develop a strong interest in senior pets and end of life care during vet school. I loved the human animal bond and felt so much reward from being able to walk with owners through their pet's later stages of life. I grew up with a little Westie named Maxie. She was my constant companion through grade school and started living with me when I went to vet school. I was her sole caregiver during her "senior years" until I made the decision to say goodbye to her when she was 17 years old. I was a vet at the time and had the gift of having my colleague being able to come to my home. I said goodbye to Maxie surrounded by friends in the comfort of our home. I wish everyone had the opportunity to say goodbye to their furry family members where so many of their memories are made and where they feel most comfortable.

Education

Undergraduate: Oklahoma Baptist University - 2012

Veterinary Medicine: Oklahoma State University - 2016

Certifications

2

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

 CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist
  • Based InDallas, TX
  • Service areasDallas, TX & Surrounding Cities
  • Work Experience8+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

Monday10:00 am - 5:00 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. Kirsten Stukey will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $400

Pet cremation

Dr. Kirsten Stukey 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 $130 - $335

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostFrom $20 - $50

Quality of life consult

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

Est. CostStarting at $250

What pet parents are saying

Dr. Kirsten Stuky is a very caring vet. My 225 lb Mastiff could not stand up because his hips gave out. He was 11 which is old for a Mastiff. She came to my house to euthanize him. She was kind and gentle to him and he slipped away peacefully. None of the other vets I called would take care of him because of his size. Dr Kirsten made it work. She drove him to the crematorium and texted to reassure me that she had checked him one more time to make sure he had passed. I had asked her to do that and she did even though she knew he was gone. I would use her again. She calmed a traumatic situation.

codapet review
5.0
Jan 14 2024 by Joyce J
Review by Joyce J
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I had to say goodbye to my 10-year-old Great Dane, Hendrix, in September. I knew I wanted him to be at home, surrounded by his favorite people and as comfortable as possible. This is still a little fresh, so I won’t recount the entire experience, but I feel extremely fortunate that we ended up with Dr. Stukey. She was incredibly professional and considerate. She explained every step before proceeding and always made sure we were ready. Hendrix was often shy around new people, but he took to her immediately. He was calm and comfortable, and everything went as peacefully as I could have hoped for.

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5.0
Nov 17 2024 by Lizard King
Review by Lizard King
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Dr. Stukey was amazing. I truly believe there needs to be more vets like her. She was genuine, caring and respectful. It wasn’t just a job for her and for that we are forever grateful! Thank you

codapet review
5.0
Jun 17 2025 by Quinton S.
Review by Quinton S.
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Dr.Kirsten Stukey happened to be a godsend for our family last Friday through Codapet. My wife and I were very hesitant on deciding when we will ask for pet euthanasia because we really thought Gala (our almost 13yr old German Shepherd) will one day just not wake up, and spare us from making this tough choice. Pets are family. For the past couple of months, we just saw that Gala slowly but steadily was getting older and unable to do what she loved. Asking for euthanasia was very hard, but asking for in-home euthanasia was a no brainer for us. Gala loved being at home and was not very happy about a vets office. In-home euthanasia was our no.1 choice Decent pricing and very easy to book online. When Gala saw Dr. Kirsten come inside the house our pup was very calm, and then when she sat next to her our pup exhaled like saying “0h good, you are here”. Kirsten took the time and explained everything to us. The empathy and dedication Kirsten had towards our family was priceless. Caring and loving people like Kirsten is what the world needs when it comes to these services. Small details like treats for Gala, paw impression, and more. I will always remember the beautiful ceremony we all had. This was my first time putting a dog to sleep and I can’t thank her enough for the compassionate experience we had. Plus the ease of booking and communicating with her prior to her arrival. One more thing: You have all the tools to heal your heart and when it’s time, requesting this service can make your pet go peacefully without much suffering. Oh and if you live in the Dallas area, you have Dr. Kirsten Stukey to come help. 💛🐶🤍

codapet review
5.0
Sep 20 2024 by Karen - Organized by K
Review by Karen - Organized by K
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Dr. Stukey was very kind and patient with our family as we went through the process of saying good bye to our sweet girl. She had treats for Sierra, loved on her, and listened to our stories. I would highly recommend Dr. Stukey to take care of your precious pet.

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5.0
Jan 27 2025 by Stacy S.
Review by Stacy S.
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Dr. Stuckey was extremely sensitive to our situation in losing our family dog. He was extremely sick and unable to walk anymore. Her bedside manner during our worst hour and caring handwritten letter of her condolences afterwards were surprising and truly appreciated. We have never been more grateful and will always try to use her services again for any of our pet needs. While heartbreaking, it was by far the best experience we've had with the passing of a loved pet.

codapet review
5.0
Dec 17 2023 by Alysa S.
Review by Alysa S.
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