Dr. Katie Elder
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
When I was doing volunteer work in shelters, I once saw kittens die because they were too young to be on their own. There weren't enough resources to help them at such a young age, and I wasn't in a position to offer help or end their suffering. I wanted to be in a place where I could make a difference for the vulnerable. Now, I want to provide in-home euthanasia because it's a conclusion and a peaceful ending, and because there's a need for it where I live. In-home euthanasia gives pets a comfortable conclusion and offers their owners closure.
Education
Undergraduate: LaGrange College - 2014
Veterinary Medicine: University of Missouri - 2018
- Based InAustin, MN
- Service areasAustin, MN and Surrounding Areas
- Work Experience5+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
MondayTimes 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. Katie Elder will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $300
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $30 - $250
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. Elder was very kind and compassionate throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful this service is offered for our location and that Dr. Elder took care of my beloved dog's transition.
Compassionate, kind, extremely professional. Was able to read the situation and meet our dog where he was snd his people where we were. Allowed us to feel our own emotions rather than assuming we would feel a certain way. Extremely respectful of our elderly dog and showed him love.
I am so grateful for Dr. Elder and her willingness to help our pets comfortably cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was so kind and patient with us during the whole procedure. This was exactly what I wanted, and I am so happy we chose CodaPet with Dr. Elder. I would recommend this service 100 times over to anyone wanting their fur babies to pass at home.
Saying goodbye to your pets is so incredibly hard, and it hurts even worse when we have to take them to a strange new place to do so. Dr. Katie Elder helped transform a sad, painful event into a kind one. We said goodbye to Luna surrounded by the people and things she loved.
Dr. Katie Elder, is so wonderful. She helped me through on of the hardest times, with in home euthanasia for our cat. She also is our dogs primary care. I was relieved to see she would be the person coming to my home to help us cross the cat over the rainbow bridge, I knew from my experience with her it would be easier. But I was blown away with her bed side manor, and she really made me feel at peace with our decision. She really was our guardian angel.
Dr. Katie Elder helped transform an incredibly sad, painful experience in our lives into a kindness. Luna passed from this world in comfort, surrounded by the people and things she loved.
