In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Columbus, OH

I am a veterinarian practicing in the Columbus, Ohio area. I grew up in Cleveland and always knew I wanted to be a Buckeye. I pursued my undergraduate and veterinary degrees at The Ohio State University, graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences in 2009 and with my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Throughout my undergraduate years, I worked at a veterinary clinic and gained invaluable hands-on experience. After graduation, I worked briefly in a high-volume emergency facility before joining Banfield, where I have served as an Area Chief of Staff, overseeing multiple hospitals across Ohio while continuing to practice. I left there after 10 years to start in-home euthanasia and hospice care, which I have been doing full time for nearly 3 years. Being a veterinarian has always been my calling. I am passionate about providing comfort to animals and their families, especially during end-of-life care. Mental health is just as important to me as physical health, and I take pride in supporting both my patients and their people in any way I can. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family. My husband and I have been married for 14 years and we have two young children. I enjoy yoga, gardening, painting, and listening to audiobooks. And, of course, I have my own furry family members: a 70-pound red mutt named Gordon, who always wears a bow tie on his collar, and Penny, our 30lb red mutt who is always getting into trouble.

Dr. Alexandra Wolfingbarger believes that every pet is family, deserving the utmost kindness and compassion, especially during end-of-life care. A native of Bexley, Ohio, Dr. Wolfingbarger pursued her DVM at St. George’s University, having completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University. Her lifelong love for animals and dedication to their well-being led her to a veterinary career focused on providing peaceful, in-home euthanasia services, where pets can be surrounded by their loved ones in familiar, comforting settings. For Dr. Wolfingbarger, being able to offer in-home end-of-life care is one of the most meaningful aspects of her work. She is committed to easing families through this emotional time with compassion and grace. Understanding how much pets mean to their families, she strives to create a calm, respectful experience that honors each unique bond. In her free time, Dr. Wolfingbarger enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling to new places, and nurturing her passion for cars. At home, she’s surrounded by love from her sweet cat, Biscuit, who sports a heart-shaped mark on his head, and her attentive and affectionate pittie, Dot.

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and, like many of my colleagues, I have loved animals since I was very young. That naturally grew into a desire to practice veterinary medicine where I could care for both pets and the people who love them. I moved to Ohio to attend Cedarville University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in 2007 and went on to attend The Ohio State University, where I graduated with my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After several years in mixed animal practice, I transitioned to relief veterinary work as we started our family and had little kids in the house. During that season, I also enjoyed serving as a clinical year mentor for veterinary students at the University of Arizona. Now that our kids are a little older, I am providing in-home end-of-life care for pets. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our four wonderful kids. We also share our home with our two dogs - Tucker, our senior Havanese, Teddy, our young Whoodle (who is being trained to work as a therapy dog but still has too many zoomies to do that just yet!), and a menagerie of chickens and ducks.