Dr. Rebecca Walton
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I became a veterinarian due to my love of animals, science and medicine. I work in a busy, private practice specialty hospital and function as Department Head of the Critical Care unit. My current job includes both hospice care and euthanasia, and now I strive to provide this service to pets and families in their home.
Education
Undergraduate: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - 2007
Veterinary Medicine: Western University of Health Sciences - 2012
- Based InLos Angeles, CA
- Service areasLos Angeles and surrounding cities
- Work Experience13+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Thursday9:00 am - 6:45 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 Walton will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $500
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostStarting at $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. Becca and her assistant, Morgan, were more than I could have asked for on the hardest day of my life. She intuively knew the best way to ways communicate with us in our profound grief, and they were incredibly respectful and gentle despite my rather terse communication at the time. I never wish anyone to have to go through this, but if you do, I can't recommend Dr. Becca enough.
Best dog, best friend - my fluff of life. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I have ever done. My heart still aches as I see my baby in the shadows. Dr. Rebecca Walton was wonderful. She made sure Cody was comfortable using a sedative. She put him to sleep while I held him. And when I was ready, she helped me to let him go. She was kind, supportive and compassionate. And while I never want to see her again, if I ever need to do this again I will be searching for her. Coda Pet provided a wonderful service. Being at home for our last goodbye with a compassionate doctor and assistant meant everything. Thank you.
Dr Rebecca Walton went above and beyond my expectations of what it would be like to put my dog down, from the start she was so compassionate, caring, sympathetic, knowledgeable and understanding. The whole experience left me speechless at how peaceful it was. I am so grateful I was led to her on that most difficult day, I couldn’t have hand picked a better vet to do the hard job if I tried. The delivery of my dog’s ashes was equally as beautiful and meaningful. Forever grateful.
Words cannot describe how comforting and kind Dr. Becca and her assistant Morgan were during the process. However I will do my best. My family's situation with our family dog was difficult which led us to the deciding to let him rest. He had grown very old, sick, and was in poor condition. It was embarrassing. I explained the situation to Dr. Becca, asking to please do not judge us and our dogs state. Her communication and assurance that she held no judgement made the experience less painful. We were her last appointment during the night, but she and Morgan showed up with positive and compassionate energy. Holding such soothing demeanor, they conversed with us, explained each step, and kept strong composure as we grieved his last breath. They took him away with such consideration, it made my family and I feeling light knowing we did the right thing and that he is in good hands with them. Then their visit to bring our dog back to us was endearing as they brought flowers, a written card, his paw print, and his ashes. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Dr. Becca and Morgan! The experience would have been unbearable without you.
Dr. Becca was exactly who my family needed when it came time to say goodbye to our sweet rescue boy. Because our pup was particular with who he allowed near him, we needed someone with very calm and gentle energy and Dr. Becca was very much that person. Having to say goodbye is always hard, but Dr. Becca and her assistant made an excruciating time, less so. My family highly recommends Dr. Becca when your family decides the time has come.
Dr. Walton is both kind and professional. You can tell she loves animals. She and her assistant made a very sad day bearable. I will recommend her to any family or friend for when they need her services.
