Vet Serves in Oakland, CA

Dr. April Le Blanc

Verified Veterinarian

33 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

After over 30 years of emergency veterinary medicine, I feel it is time for me to transition to another phase of pet care giving. Being able to humanely and lovingly let go of a beloved pet, when it is their time, especially in their home, is a gift.

Education

Undergraduate: Mount Holyoke College - 1986

Veterinary Medicine: University of California, Davis - 1992

Certifications

2

California Veterinary Medical Association Member, CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)

California Veterinary Medical Association Member CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
  • Based InOakland, CA
  • Service areasSan Francisco East Bay Area
  • Work Experience33+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

FridayTimes Vary Weekly

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. April Le Blanc will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $375

Pet cremation

Dr. April Le Blanc 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 $150 - $450

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostStarting at $50

What pet parents are saying

Dr. April was an angel in a time of need for our beloved boy. With grace, compassion, and love when we had time to say goodbye. We were able to honor him and give him the peace he deserved and needed after a hard decision. Dr. April provided reassurance. No chaos of a vet office. Only love and kisses and pets. Highly recommend even though it's so hard to say goodbye.

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5.0
May 22 2026 by Peter & Thereza G.
Review by Peter & Thereza G.
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Dr April was the perfect person to guide our family through saying goodbye to our beloved dog. We could not have been more satisfied with April's compassionate care in our home. Highly recommend Dr. LeBlanc.

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5.0
Jan 18 2026 by sara L.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

We are extremely glad we choose to have April help us with this very sad moment for our family. She was able to provide the understanding, professionalism, and emotional support that we needed, helping us and our 10-year-old daughter to say goodbye to our elderly dog. In the time she was with us, April was present and open. She didn't treat us as clients; she treated us as new friends and that made all the difference. We recommend her without any hesitation.

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5.0
Jan 20 2026 by Madhavi K.
Review by Dr. April Le Blanc

Dr. Le Blanc was very kind and caring and immediately had a connection with our dog. She was responsive and communicated with us days ahead of our appointment. While in our home she thoroughly explained everything to us and answered all questions. Her love for animals and people is evident. Our dog was relaxed and passed peacefully. We were pleased she was there for us during a difficult time.

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5.0
Jan 06 2026 by Sheryl Z.
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April was patient, kind and very compassionate when she euthanized my cat Lilly. I was able to hold Lilly on my lap when she was put to sleep. April created a beautiful and peaceful, and calming atmosphere, and explained what she was doing every step of the way. Thank you April.

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5.0
Jan 20 2026 by Priscilla B.
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Saying goodbye to our beloved dog Luna was one of the hardest decisions our family has ever had to make. We chose an in-home euthanasia so she could be surrounded by the people who loved her most, and we are incredibly grateful that April was the one who guided us through that experience. From the moment she arrived, April brought a calm, compassionate presence into our home. She didn’t just perform a service — she took the time to truly connect with Luna and with each of us. What could have felt clinical or rushed instead became something deeply personal and meaningful. April gently walked us through every step, allowing us the time and space we needed. There was no sense of urgency, only care, patience, and quiet understanding. Being able to hold Luna, to say our goodbyes in the comfort of our home, and to have April there guiding us with such empathy made an incredibly painful moment feel, in some way, peaceful. It takes a special kind of person to do this work. April carries not only professionalism, but a rare kindness and emotional strength. We had just met her, yet by the end of the evening, it felt like she had been part of our lives for years. We are deeply grateful for her — for coming on such short notice, for her gentle heart, and for helping us carry the weight of that moment.

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5.0
Mar 19 2026 by Maria B.
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