Dr. Anne Szczotka
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
While working in companion animal ER and general practice, some of the most generous ways I experienced the strength of the human animal bond was through humane euthanasias.
Education
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University - 2017
Veterinary Medicine: Iowa State University - 2021
- Based InAmes, IA
- Service areasAmes, Des Moines, & surrounding areas
- Work Experience4+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs 40 pounds and above
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Wednesday6:00 pm - 8:00 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. Anne Szczotka will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $300
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $15 - $50
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
Dr. Anne was amazing. We had to unexpectedly let our almost 12 year old lab cross the rainbow bridge. She was available the next day, provided such excellent communication, was compassionate throughout the entire process, and allowed us all the time we needed. I am so thankful we were able to have the services provided in our home and would 10/10 recommend Dr. Anne to anyone considering the gift of at home euthanasia for their beloved pet.
Dr. Anne Szczotka was amazing during the hardest time in our life. We had to make the hard decision to put our dog down. My wife wanted to have their last moments be private and in a place where our dog felt the most comfortable, at home. Anne was so compassionate. She reached out a few days before and asked if we had questions. When she was here, she let us know everything she was doing, what would happen next and how everything worked. She asked questions to get to know Alaki, our dog more. We received a card in the mail from her a couple weeks after and she had remembered things about Alaki we told her. Such a small thing that meant so much! She was wonderful and if we have to go through this horrible thing again, I hope she’s by our side again!
Dr. Anne Szczotka is amazing. Her passion was obvious in her interactions with our family and with our pet. This situation is so hard and she handles it with grace and comfort. I will not do this in any other way ever again.
