Vet Serves in San Jose, CA

Dr. Gary Hsia

Verified Veterinarian

290 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

Tuesday10:00 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 - $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

Dr. Hsia was very kind and compassionate. He explained every step of the process and he gave me plenty of space and time to say goodbye to my loved one. It was the first time I have ever had to euthanize a pet at home, and I will never take another pet of mine to a vet to euthanize them ever again. The peace and less stress for such a painful thing, was well worth having this done in the home my girl and I shared.

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5.0
Jul 31 2025 by Jacqueline G.
Review by Jacqueline G.
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Dr. Gary was extremely compassionate and gentle. He explained everything to us and gave us the time we needed to process the information and make decisions that we were comfortable with.

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5.0
Aug 20 2023 by Kristin F
Review by Kristin F
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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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5.0
May 01 2024 by Mike H
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr Gary was so kind and gentle with our sweet Lola. From the moment he came to our front door, he made sure we knew he was there for as long as we needed him to be. Never in a hurry, Dr Gary allowed us to spend as much time as we needed to comfort our baby and love on her. The manner in which he delivered his care was professional and dignified. We definitely recommend home euthanasia, because although difficult for us to say our last goodbyes, Lola had us with her for her last breath. In her bed, in her home. We received emails and texts for a few days after from Codapet and that really helped us with the grieving process.

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5.0
Jun 07 2024 by Shawn H
Review by Shawn H
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Dr Gary Hsia was very mindful of our loss, very efficient and explained the steps very well. He gave us time to say goodbye to our Abbey.

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5.0
Jan 02 2024 by Luis D.
Review by Luis D.
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Dr. Gary was our vet for two of our dogs over the last six months. His kindness and ability to calm even an excitable little dog was a true blessing for us. He helped to create a beautiful passing, and their follow up with returning the ashes was also so respectful and kind. I have already recommended them too many friends for their future needs.

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5.0
Mar 24 2024 by Amy Tobin
Review by Dr. Gary Hsia