Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

303 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

Wednesday10:00 am - 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

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. 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

Dr. Hsia was so compassionate and made the experience of losing my 15 year old fur baby as painless as possible. I highly recommend him.

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5.0
Nov 23 2023 by Melissa G.
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

Very kind, patient and knowledgeable. I like that he engaged with my dog Bella during her last hour and spoke to her making her feel happy and comfortable. He gave us as much time as we needed, reassuring that there’s no rush at all. I’d recommend this option for home euthanasia with Dr. Hsia to anyone, he made it as pleasant as possible.

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5.0
Apr 11 2025 by Briana M.
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr. Hsia was very professional and gentle with our Lola. He made the experience very easy for our family. His patience with our pet and allowing the kids time with her made it so much easier. He has a calming presence that makes a difficult process easier to handle. He was a great match for us and our pet.

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5.0
Aug 07 2024 by Kristina H.
Review by Kristina H.
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Compassionate, friendly, understanding. It was the hardest experience of my life, but Dr. Gary gave us so much comfort. Went as well as I could have hoped for for something so devistating.

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5.0
Jun 16 2025 by Aubree A.
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