Vet Serves in Dallas, TX

Dr. Kirsten Stukey

Verified Veterinarian

86 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 areasThe Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, including Dallas ...
  • Work Experience10+ 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. 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

I highly recommend Dr. Kirsten Stukey for in home pet euthanasia. Our beloved dog was in bad shape and she was able to come sooner than the scheduled appointment. She was incredibly patient, understanding, and kind when I was an emotional mess. She truly cares and it shows. I highly recommend

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5.0
Sep 05 2024 by Mel Jaworski
Review by Mel Jaworski
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Dr. Kirsten Stukey was assigned to us. She was calm, professional, and compassionate. Our experience was the absolute best it could be considering the circumstances. My thanks to her and CodaPet for helping us get through this step.

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5.0
Sep 30 2024 by Janne Ackerman
Review by Janne Ackerman
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Dr. Stukey was truly amazing. Putting down our beloved dog had me an emotional mess and Dr. Stukey handled everything with so much patience and compassion. She explained everything great and it shows she truly cares. When hearing about the condition of our dog, she was able to come much quicker than the appointment slot, which meant a lot to us. I highly highly recommend her!

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5.0
Sep 05 2024 by Mel J
Review by Mel J
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Kirsten provided compassionate, professional care in our home. Her kind and thoughtful approach was absolutely the way to go. If needing this service, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend her.

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Dec 27 2024 by Claire H.
Review by Claire H.
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Dr. Kirsten Stukey was the comfort and guide we needed to give our last bit of love to our baby sunshine. In the middle of the night our dog was having majot issues after a week of a down turn of her health. Our vet suggested she would only have days to live. That night at 1am she let me know she was ready to go and I knew I wanted it to be at home. I found Coda pet and Dr. Kristen through a Google search and was able to set an appointment for the same day and received confirmation by 2am. Dr. Stukey made text contact with me that day and arrived on time. She was so gentle and kind to both my fiance and I and our pup. Payment is arranged through the site so you don't need to worry about any of that during the process. Our baby peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge. We were given plenty of time during the process to say our goodbyes. I held my pup on my lap as she passed. She then gently took our pup with her in a beautiful basket to be cremated. I cannot recommend Dr. Stukey enough and will always to all I know. This was one of the most painful events of my life and Dr. Stukey guided us and provided comfort. For that alone, I'll forever remember her.

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5.0
Sep 25 2024 by Kris M
Review by Kris M
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Dr. Kirsten Stukey was professional and understanding. She did not rush time spent with our dog and made the experience as easy as it could be. Our Cooper went surround by love without an ounce of fear. He got be to be comfortable in his home. I would recommend Dr. Stukey highly.

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Oct 18 2024 by Kyler V.
Review by Kyler V.
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