Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

313 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

TuesdayTimes 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 $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

Dr Gary Hsia was very respectful and compassionate. The loss of a fur baby is difficult but when you have a caring Dr it makes all the difference. Thank you Dr Hsia!

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5.0
Sep 12 2024 by Katie M
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

I recently had to make the very painful decision to choose in home pet euthanasia for my beautiful black lab. Cancer is a total train wreck of a disease, and my dog was in horrendous pain. Dr. Gary was the most calm and collected person. He took the time to explain the process, and to help with simple better care options/advice during my dog's last days. The process was quick, but not rushed. Dr. Gary was kind and gave my family plenty of time and space to process what was happening. As much as I wish this service was never needed, Codapet has found the way to make this horrible process a little easier, and I appreciate them for doing so. Thank you Dr. Gary and Codapet

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5.0
Apr 22 2025 by Gabriel Hayes
Review by Gabriel Hayes
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I cannot thank Dr. Gary Hsia enough for the compassion and care he showed during one of the hardest days of my life. When it was time to say goodbye to my beloved Darla, Dr. Hsia provided an at-home experience that was gentle, peaceful, and dignified. He walked us through every step with patience and empathy, ensuring Darla was comfortable and surrounded by love in her final moments. The ability to say goodbye at home made such a difference—it felt calm, private, and full of care instead of clinical and rushed. Dr. Hsia’s professionalism and genuine kindness gave me comfort and peace during such a heartbreaking time. I am forever grateful for the way he handled this experience and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any pet parent seeking a compassionate option for end-of-life care.

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5.0
Sep 04 2025 by Erica Walters
Review by Erica Walters
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Dr. Gary was kind, thoughtful, and patient. He was so gentle with our fragile senior dog, and really thought of everything to accommodate him and us. We are so grateful for Dr. Gary and CodaPet for going above and beyond during one of the most difficult times we’ve ever experienced.

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5.0
Jan 11 2024 by Hanah S.
Review by Hanah S.
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Making the choice to do at home pet euthanasia was incredibly difficult; having to choose to say goodbye to my dog was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but CodaPet made the whole process smooth and comforting for not just our Red but for our whole family as well. Dr.Gary was incredibly kind and compassionate, explaining the process thoroughly and giving us however much time we needed to send Red off. We were able to shower him with love and hold him in his final moments. We miss him so much, but I am certain he is truly at peace. Thank you so much to Dr.Gary and CodaPet.

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5.0
Mar 09 2025 by Monica Yeonhwa Schlaepfer
Review by Monica Yeonhwa Schlaepfer
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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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5.0
Jun 05 2024 by Courtney P.
Review by Courtney P.
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