Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

314 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

WednesdayTimes 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. Gary Hsia will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $425

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 $200 - $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

Dr. Gary is by far the best choice for in home pet euthanasia. We’ve trusted Dr. Gary with the care of all three of our pug babies over the years. He is very compassionate and shows so much care and respect. In a time that’s beyond difficult we were thankful to have such a thoughtful and empathetic doctor. Thank you! Renée and Megan Cable

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5.0
Dec 25 2023 by Renée C
Review by Renée C
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One of the biggest decisions in life is letting your pet go. We discovered having a compassionate vet come to our home was our best decision. During this very stressful time it help to have a vet that have us time to grieve and was very professional and caring person.

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May 01 2024 by Mike H
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I cannot praise Dr. Gary enough. He came into my home with empathy and professionalism. Euthanizing my 13 year old bulldog was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I feed my little guy Belgian chocolate while Dr. Gary administered a sedative. He barely gave him a glance as he enjoyed those chocolate treats. He passed away happy and without the stress of a vet visit. I am forever grateful. Thank you.

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5.0
Jul 12 2025 by Richard Kemp
Review by Richard Kemp
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Dr. Gary Hsia exceeded my expectations. He was so compassionate . He never rushed us as we said our goodbyes to our beloved Mali. I highly recommend him.

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5.0
Dec 09 2025 by Debra O.
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Dr. Gary Hsla was there for us. He came quickly. He was kind and reassuring and talked to PussPuss. Dr Hsla is so needed for people and the pet family members who are in trouble. I so value this service!

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Jan 23 2026 by Kathy L.
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Dr. Hsia was very kind and gentle with our beloved Jeffrey. I couldn’t not have asked for such an incredibly sad and emotional experience to have gone any better. He explained everything thoroughly and made us feel very comfortable with the process. It truly was a peaceful passing at home. I’m so grateful we were able to do this for Jeffrey and not have to drive him back to the pet hospital. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the same situation.

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Jun 05 2024 by Courtney P.
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