Vet Serves in Oakland, CA

Dr. April Le Blanc

Verified Veterinarian

38 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

  • Based InOakland, CA
  • Service areasSan Francisco East Bay Area
  • Work Experience33+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

ThursdayTimes 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

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.
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Dr. April Le Blanc helped us through a very difficult day with kindness and compassion. Her calm presence, helped soothe our breaking hearts. I can't recommend her enough to anyone who is considering in-home pet euthanasia. Thank you so much, April for being the person you are. Saying goodbye in our home was much easier than driving him to the vet office.

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5.0
Jun 15 2026 by Barbara G.
Review by Barbara G.
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Dr. April immediately felt like part of the family. She was there to share wisdom, cry with me and was extremely professional. Thank you for making one of the hardest days that much brighter. I highly recommend her.

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5.0
Jan 05 2026 by Heather D.
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I gave a review on google which I hope you got. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Le Blanc. She was most kind and understanding and helped me get though this most difficult of days. Our cat Abe was like family to us and we will miss him every day but it is comforting that his last moments of life were peaceful. Please pass this message on to Dr. April I will always be grateful for her compassion. It helped so much.

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5.0
May 31 2026 by Beverly L.
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Dr. April was a godsend. Making the final decision after the emotional debate; back & forth; am I making the right decision?; I think she could hold on a little longer... she help make the process bearable. She sat with us, cried with us and explained the process with compassion. She gave us time and space to say our final goodbye. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way with anyone else. She was the best and I highly recommend her.

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5.0
Apr 22 2026 by Emma O.
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Dr. LeBlanc was wonderful. She is empathic, caring, and walked us through the whole process of saying goodbye to our sweet girl with lots of thoughtfulness. I would recommend her highly to other owners when it comes time to say bye to their beloved pet.

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5.0
Apr 23 2026 by David O.
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