Vet Serves in Concord, CA

Dr. Jill Thomason

Verified Veterinarian

41 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

One of my earliest memories is of saying goodbye to my mom’s dog, Amy, when I was 4 years old. The veterinarian who helped us through that experience was so kind, compassionate, and methodical—I never forgot it. That moment inspired me to become a vet, and it continues to shape my passion for supporting pets and their families during end-of-life care. Before starting this work, I spent years in emergency veterinary care, helping families through some of their hardest moments. This experience helps me bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to families facing the most difficult goodbye. After recently saying goodbye to my own beloved dog, Jackie, I truly came to understand how important it is to be able to say goodbye at home—in a space filled with comfort, love, and familiarity. That experience shaped my approach and deepened my commitment to helping others navigate this difficult time with compassion, respect, and peace.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Arkansas - 2015

Veterinary Medicine: Louisiana State University - 2019

Certifications

2

California Veterinary Medical Association Member, Fear Free Certified

California Veterinary Medical Association MemberFear Free Certified
  • Based InConcord, CA
  • Service areasConcord, CA and surrounding areas
  • Work Experience6+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

ThursdayTimes 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. Jill Thomason 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. Jill Thomason 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 - $425

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $0 - $30

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $225

What pet parents are saying

Dr Jill, Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and professionalism during Orca's final visit. Your support helped me navigate an incredibly difficult decision, and I'm are so grateful for the care you provided. I truly appreciate how you walked us through every step and gave me the time we needed to say goodbye without feeling rushed. With Gratitude, Robyn

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Feb 22 2026 by Robyn L.
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Dr. Jill was absolutely everything we could’ve needed or wanted in this time of grief. She came in our home with grace, kindness, sympathy and explained everything along the way perfectly concisely and clearly. She treated our sweet Lily with the utmost care and love as we would have. I truly don’t think there was any other way we could’ve said our goodbyes to our fur baby without the help and care from Dr. Jill! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Jill Thomason as even though this is an incredibly difficult thing to do, she truly helped provide the care and closure we needed at the end of our kitty’s life!

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Oct 13 2025 by Ryan P.
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Dr. Thomason is very kind and professional. She has excellent skills with pets and a warm demeanor with humans. This was a difficult situation and decision for our family; however, it was the right decision and I definitely recommend Dr. Thomason.

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Feb 03 2026 by Todd P.
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Dr. Jill is a very compassionate and empathetic doctor. She relieved all of our concerns and made the process seamless. We honestly are so grateful to find her to help us during this difficult time. Our fur babies were at ease when she arrived to our surprise. We truly felt she did an amazing job with the utmost care. We couldn't recommend a better person!

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Mar 31 2026 by Mike L.
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We are very fortunate to have found Dr. Jill to help our beloved cat Joan depart this earthly plane :) Immediately after booking she reached out and offered to meet with us to talk through the decision, which we had been equivocating over for days. When it came time for the event itself, Dr. Jill was very organized and compassionate and enabled us to have a deeply meaningful experience during Joan's passing. Looking back we can't imagine having to do this in a vet's office and are so grateful we could do it at home. We'd highly recommend Dr. Jill!

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Jan 03 2026 by MARC M.
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Dr. Thomason was incredibly kind and gentle with us in the process of helping our girl, Sheila, go. She took the time to sit with us and explain the process, got to know both Sheila and our other dog, Tillie, and handled what was a very emotional event for us with kindness and professionalism. We especially appreciated how Dr. Thomason followed up with us afterwards sending us a lovely handwritten / handmade card. For something as difficult as making the decision to help a pet pass on, I would highly recommend Dr. Thomason.

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Jan 04 2026 by Nicole L.
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