Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

298 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

Saturday10:00 am - 7:00 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 - $600

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

This is our second time using Coda Pet. When the difficult decision was made that our senior dog needed to be put down to rest we turned to Dr. Gary once again. He is the most gentle, kind and compassionate veterinarian. Our children were present and allowed to snuggle, comfort and say their goodbyes to our fur baby. We truly could ask for a better experience

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5.0
Apr 11 2024 by Lori S
Review by Lori S
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It was a very sad day having to say good bye to our cat Slinky Malinky. But Dr. Hsia came to our house, and Slinky was calm and relaxed. We had time to say good bye and it was lovely to see how peaceful she was at the end. I highly recommend doing this at home to anyone who loves their pet an wants to make the end as dignified and peaceful as possible.

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5.0
Jul 22 2025 by David Spence
Review by David Spence
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I highly recommend Dr. Hsia. He is compassionate and caring. He helped us with the process. It was a better experience than going to a local clinic. We are very grateful to him. Thank you so much.

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5.0
Aug 10 2024 by Sarah D.
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We appreciate the timely visit for our Chico. The office personnel was so helpful and caring. Our veterinarian, Dr. Gary Hsia made our dear Chico's transition with peaceful compassion to the other side. Our family is beyond grateful for his kind and thoughtful words. Chico's wooden photo box and 👣 footprint gave us comfort knowing he was treated with the utmost respect. The name stones were a nice touch, too.

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Sep 19 2024 by Patricia K
Review by Patricia K
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Our vet was very patient and calm. He was soft spoken and kind. He guided us through every step of the process. In the end our dogs ashes were returned to us and we appreciated his services.

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Dec 08 2023 by Cindy R
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

It’s always hard making the decision to put down your dog. Unfortunately this wasn’t my first time. Normally I also do not write reviews but my experience with Dr. Hsia will be a lasting one. Macy our 12 year old family dog got to eat scrambled eggs for breakfast and steak for lunch. All 3 of our other dogs got to lay next to her as the doctor did his thing. It was a very beautiful experience for the whole family. Thank you Dr. Hsia

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Jul 17 2024 by Monica S.
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