Dr. Jill Thomason
Verified Veterinarian
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
2California Veterinary Medical Association Member, Fear 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
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. Jill Thomason will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $375
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostStarting at $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
She was so great. It’s never easy losing your pet but she has such a calming demeanor and presence about her. She approached everything very gently which was comforting for us, our pet and our kids. Thank you, Dr. Jill!
Dr. Jill was very compassionate, patient, and caring. It was my family's first pet passing and she was very responsive and detailed when I asked her for advice and going through the whole process. Thank you so much, couldn't have asked for a better service during a rough time saying goodbye to our dog and not having any prior experience.
Putting a beloved pet to rest comes with such complex and heavy emotions. Dr. Jill made the entire process stress-free, approaching every interaction with deep compassion, patience and helpfulness. From initial scheduling to final arrangements, Dr. Jill has been communicative and very responsive over text and email. We are so grateful to her for ensuring that our sweet boy was able to transition peacefully at home, as well as ensure that we have all of the information and arrangements we need for the care of his remains. We would highly recommend Coda Pet, and especially Dr. Jill.
Jill was amazing- she was very communicative and accommodating when we requested an earlier time for our home euthanasia for our pup. I let her know my 4 year old would be there and she was careful and gentle in how she spoke to him. She made an awful process so much more comfortable; I will recommend her again and again!
Dr. Thomason was wonderful. Kind, compassionate, sensitive, professional. She was the ideal person to help us through this difficult ordeal. She was very responsive via text, and accommodating on the timing we needed. I posted a review on Google, you can take a look at that as well. I highly recommend Dr. Thomason , without reservation.
I am so thankful that we found Dr. Jill to take us through the extremely sad loss of our dear sick pet. She was kind, professional, responsive, flexible, attentive and understanding. She made a very difficult thing as easy and graceful as possible. I highly recommend Dr. Jill.
