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
Monday10:00 am - 7:00 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. 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. 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
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.
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!
Dr Thomason was very kind and compassionate helping with my cat of 16 years. while his passing was incredibly sad, he was treated with dignity, and without pain. I am so grateful for Dr Thomason's work. thank you
Dr. Jill is extremely thoughtful and kind. She provided the much needed support during a very difficult time. We’re super grateful for her and her help!
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!
While saying goodbye to a beloved pet is so very hard, Dr. Jill Thomason could not have been a better, more kind and compassionate person to help our beloved dog pass. I highly commend her professionalism and sincerity.
