Vet Serves in Sacramento, CA

Dr. Lori Thomas

Verified Veterinarian

95 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

My love of animals first drew me to work as a veterinary assistant and eventually train to become an RVT. It was as I was learning to care for animals in this capacity that I realized that I wanted to learn and do more, so my attention turned to becoming a veterinarian. I have been fortunate to be able to use my education to care for dogs and cats for almost 35 years, 19 of those as a veterinarian. My transition from general practice to providing in home euthanasia stems from my belief that we owe our beloved pets, who have given us so much love and happiness, a peaceful transition of their own in familiar, loving surroundings.

Education

Undergraduate: California State University-Hayward - 2001

Veterinary Medicine: University of California-Davis - 2006

Certifications

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CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)

 CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
  • Based InWest Sacramento, CA
  • Service areasSacramento, CA and surrounding areas
  • Work Experience19+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

Wednesday8:00 am - 5:30 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. Lori Thomas will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $360

Pet cremation

Dr. Lori Thomas 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 $110 - $350

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostFrom $20 - $290

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

We are so grateful to Dr. Thomas for her patience, kindmess, and compassion in helping our precious Bear-Bear cross the Rainbow Bridge. She made what was a heartbreaking decision for us as peaceful and lovely a moment as possible and gave us the time we needed to get through the process. Thank you so much, Lori!

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5.0
Jan 21 2025 by Amy L.
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Dr. Lori Thomas made my Joey's passing as peaceful as possible, in his backyard with sun on his face. Thank you Dr. Lori for helping us through such a rough day.

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5.0
Jan 27 2026 by Erica J.
Review by Erica J.
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We are so grateful for the compassionate care we received during such a difficult time. Dr. Lori Thomas was—wonderful, so kind, patient and understanding. She brought her own treats to help make our pet feel comfortable, and she gave us all the time and space we needed to say goodbye in our own way. She handled everything gently with great respect. It truly felt like our pet was treated with love and dignity we couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us through this moment.

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5.0
Aug 20 2025 by Eddie Craig
Review by Eddie Craig
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Dr. Thomas supported us through the transition of our 12-year-old dog. She was great. Even though she had no history with our family or our pet, she stepped in, told us what we needed to know, and guided and comforted us through the transition. I couldn't have asked for a more peaceful end to Seamus's life; we are very grateful.

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Dec 27 2024 by Carolyn Hilton
Review by Carolyn Hilton
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Thank you to Dr. Lori Thomas for coming out a day before our scheduled appointment because our cat was in so much pain. Dr Lori made this experience of the passing of my cat smoothly and she was incredibly kind and allowed us time to say goodbye to my cat. I highly recommend Dr Lori and appreciate her so much for coming out.

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Nov 30 2024 by Ty Manning
Review by Ty Manning
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One of the hardest things I've had to do in my 36 years is putting my 13 year old dog Grom down. He took a drastic turn overnight and I knew it was his time. I found Coda pet online and gave them a call. Dr. Lori Thomas was able to see us the following day due to his severe decline. I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Lori. professional, caring and understanding. Made such a difficult time for us a little easier. I felt as if I gave him the dignity he deserved with in home pet euthanasia to make my grief a little more bearable.

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May 18 2025 by Sal Ridolfi
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