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

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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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.
Review by Debra O.
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Dr. Hsia was fantastic. When my dog was in distress he was calm, compassionate, and professional which helped me through one of the toughest days I've had.

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5.0
Dec 18 2024 by Sean W.
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr. Gary responded right away to our last minute request. Our beloved Koa was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy and once he lost his independence he declined quickly. Dr. Gary was respectful, kind and answered all the questions we had. He was very patient during the entire time and allowed us all the space to say our final goodbyes. I truly appreciated his sincereness and could sense his compassion for pets. Dr. Gary was a blessing during this extremely heartbreaking time. I am truly grateful that he was able to ease this painful experience and allowed my family to give Koa this gift of love in the safe space of our home.

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5.0
Jul 30 2025 by Candice W.
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

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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5.0
May 01 2024 by Mike H
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr. Gaery was very helpful and supportive in this stressful event. He allowed me to spend my last moments with Jet in a very compassionate good by.

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5.0
Jan 22 2024 by Kat D
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