Vet Serves in Roanoke, VA

Dr. Rebecca Houck

Verified Veterinarian

24 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

I decided I wanted to become a veterinarian after watching one carefully and methodically remove two dozen porcupine quills from the face of my family's Labrador when I was 8 years old. Early in general practice, I concluded that one of the greatest gifts we can offer our patients is peace in their passing. As the years went on, I realized doing so in the comfort and familiarity of the pet's home is yet another gift we can provide. And thus the desire to provide in-home euthanasia arose.

Education

Undergraduate: West Virginia Wesleyan - 2003

Veterinary Medicine: Louisiana State University - 2007

Certifications

1

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Member

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Member
  • Based InRoanoke, VA
  • Service areasRoanoke, VA & Surrounding Areas
  • Work Experience17+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required3 hours

General availability

Saturday10:00 am - 7:15 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. Rebecca Houck will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $325

Pet cremation

Dr. Rebecca Houck 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 $45 - $525

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostFrom $40 - $60

Quality of life consult

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

Est. CostStarting at $100

What pet parents are saying

We were fortunate to have Dr. Houck to assist our wonderful boy move on. Her communication before and during the visit was kind, caring and thoughtful. Would highly recommend.

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5.0
May 09 2025 by Anilla D.
Review by Anilla D.
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Dr. Houck was wonderful. The process is difficult of course, but she made everything much easier. We will definitely call again when another time comes. This was our first experience with home euthanasia and we highly recommend it.

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5.0
Dec 31 2024 by John P.
Review by John P.
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We recently used in-home pet euthanasia through CodaPet and was very pleased with how Rebecca Houck handled our dog Ozzy. She was so kind and thoughtful in handling Ozzy. It was helpful having him here at home during this time.

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5.0
Jan 26 2025 by Shareen Stone
Review by Shareen Stone
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Dr. Houck was so kind and compassionate when she came to our home. It's a wonderful service to have to be able to let your pet remain comfortable in their own home. Dr. Houck brought the sweetest basket to transport Gibson to the crematorium. I cannot thank her enough for helping Gibson to have a peaceful passing and took his medical concerns into consideration. Thank you, Dr. Houck.

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5.0
Apr 29 2025 by Amy S.
Review by Dr. Rebecca Houck

Dr Houck was so kind and explained the process to us as she went along. She was very sweet to our 18 year old cat and gave us time to say our last good byes. It is such a hard decision to put a fur baby to rest but a humane one when the time is right. Dr Houck made us feel better about our decision. She is a gem."

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5.0
Aug 11 2025 by Christina Peyton
Review by Christina Peyton
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Dr. Rebecca Houck went above & beyond for us during one of the most heartbreaking times in our lives. I had called every where to try to find a vet to come to our home so that Dobby (my cat) could peacefully pass here where he felt loved & safe rather than at a cold office afraid. Trying to book for the same day, I had no such luck call after call until Rebecca called me back and stated that she not only would come the same day but was willing to come out as late as I wanted up until around 2am so I could spend some extra precious time with my lil' boy but also prevent any further suffering as he had a liver mass, had stopped eating entirely, & I could tell he was tired. She sat in the floor with him while he was comfortable in his bed on his heating pad <3 she explained everything and afterwards helped me do his paw prints to keep. I truly couldn't have imagined anyone more suitable to have helped him transition from this life to the next & I would absolutely recommend her caring services to any other family facing a similar circumstance. Thank you so much for what you do and the compassion you put into your career.

codapet review
5.0
Jan 27 2026 by Megan N.
Review by Dr. Rebecca Houck