Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

302 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

I believe precious memories with your pet should never be overshadowed by a stressful goodbye. I have firsthand experience with the stress of saying goodbye to my first dog, Willy, at the clinic, and since then being able to say goodbye to two other dogs at home. This is why a peaceful passing at home is so important to me.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - 2006

Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine - 2010

  • Based InPortola Valley, CA
  • Service areasSan Jose, CA & Surrounding Areas
  • Work Experience14+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Size Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

Friday12:00 pm - 6:00 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. Gary Hsia will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $400

Pet cremation

Dr. Gary Hsia 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 $175 - $550

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostFrom $30 - $40

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $175

What pet parents are saying

If it is possible for a pet to have a beautiful death, that is what Dr.. Gary Hsia created for our beloved Cody. He texted me several times to ensure I was ready and check if I had any questions. He arrived to the minute. I of course was a bit of a mess, but he carried out the process with such care and ensuring I was ok. Cody slipped away in his favorite spot with his stuffed animal tucked in close. He appeared to experience no pain at any time. He passed away so peacefully it was indeed such a gift. I have had to put down several dogs in my life, but doing this in the comfort of my home, where Cody did not need to be aware of anything, no struggle to the vet hospital, just snuggle in-was amazing. Dr.. Hsia came to my house a week later to give me Cody’s ashes in a ,lovely carved wooden box. The whole experience was truly incredible. Rest in Peace dear Cody thanks to Dr. Hsia.

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Dec 28 2025 by Sara H.
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

I've had many many pets in my lifetime. This is the first time I experienced saying goodbye in the comfort of my home. I would never choose to do it any other way again. Dr. Hsia is compassionate, kind and highly professional. My little girl Lottie lived a long life at 17+ yrs of age. I absolutely love my personal Vet, but I didn't want Lottie's last hours to be a car drive across town and waiting in a busy office to be seen. I am grateful for CodaPet and Dr. Hsia.

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Jul 03 2024 by Mary C
Review by Mary C
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the care and compassion shown by Dr. Gary Hsia during one of the most difficult moments. From the very beginning, communication was excellent—he responded quickly when I needed to move up my appointment and made the process smooth and stress-free. Dr. Hsia was incredibly professional, offering clear and gentle explanations throughout the euthanasia process in a way that my grieving mind could truly understand and process. But more than anything, I would give 10 out of 5 stars for his genuine care—not just for my beloved cat, but for me as well. His presence was calm, kind, and comforting, and I felt fully supported every step of the way. The online scheduling system was also incredibly easy to use, which made everything more manageable during such an emotional time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I couldn't have asked for a better experience under such heartbreaking circumstances.

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Apr 13 2025 by Hannah Bernard
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The process of losing our beloved dog was so incredibly hard. Dr Hsia was gentle, kind and comforting which made this experience as peaceful as possible. I have shared his information with all my family and friends so they have the same opportunity to say goodbye to their pet in the comfort of their own home. He also delivered her ashes back to me, we never had to drive anywhere. We can’t thank him enough for the support he provided us.

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Jun 29 2025 by Kristin F.
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Dr Gary was kind, caring, compassionate and patient. He answered all our questions and gave our family time to process the loss of our sweet girl. As heartbreaking as it was to say goodbye to our fur family member, Dr. Gary made it a calm and peaceful experience.

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Jun 09 2024 by Suzanne E
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Dr. Hsia made a very difficult situation much easier. I would highly recommend their services. I researched price and their at home service was comparable to a veterinarian's office. My dog didn't like going to the vet, so I didn't want to subject him to that stress. I was so pleased with Dr. Hsia and his wife Dr. Bethany Hsia. They were kind, compassionate and very thoughtful during this difficult time for my family.

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Jul 30 2024 by Melissa H.
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