CodaPet adds Phoenix veterinarian for at-home pet euthanasia

By AI, Created 4:35 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – CodaPet expanded its in-home pet euthanasia network in Phoenix by adding licensed veterinarian Dr. Taylor Lopez. The move broadens access across the Phoenix metro and West Valley as more pet owners look for private, at-home end-of-life care.

Why it matters: - CodaPet is adding local capacity for families seeking end-of-life care that happens at home, rather than in a clinic or emergency setting. - The expansion gives Phoenix-area pet owners another option for a quieter, more private experience when a pet’s condition requires euthanasia. - The service is positioned to reduce travel and stress for families in parts of the metro area where veterinary clinics can be a long drive away.

What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. Taylor Lopez to serve in-home pet euthanasia appointments in Phoenix and nearby communities. - The expansion was announced May 14, 2026. - Dr. Lopez will serve Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Scottsdale, Tempe and surrounding Maricopa County communities across the West Valley and greater Phoenix metro area.

The details: - CodaPet is a veterinarian-owned startup that connects pet parents with licensed veterinarians who perform euthanasia in the home. - Dr. Lopez earned an undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley University in 2019 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2023. - Her interest in in-home euthanasia grew from work in emergency medicine, where she saw the strain a clinic setting can place on grieving families. - Before appointments, the veterinarian contacts the family to answer questions and review the pet’s diagnosis. - The vet also uses a quality-of-life assessment to help confirm the need for euthanasia. - The average visit takes about one hour. - The euthanasia procedure itself lasts about 15 minutes. - Pet parents have private time with their pets before and after the procedure, and the veterinarian begins only when everyone is ready. - CodaPet can also help arrange transportation and cremation aftercare. - In Phoenix, in-home euthanasia starts at $335. - Aftercare and cremation start at $110 and vary based on driving distance, pet size and whether the family chooses private or communal cremation.

Between the lines: - CodaPet is trying to build awareness around a service that many pet owners may not know is available until they face a crisis. - The company’s model depends on a network of veterinarians, which lets it extend coverage without relying on a single clinic location. - Dr. Lopez’s move into home visits reflects a broader shift toward more personalized veterinary care at the end of a pet’s life. - The focus on control, comfort and closure suggests the emotional experience is as important as the medical procedure.

What’s next: - Dr. Lopez is expected to continue building coverage across Phoenix and the West Valley. - CodaPet says it currently supports a network of veterinarians offering at-home pet euthanasia in more than 100 cities. - Pet owners can book appointments through CodaPet’s website, and veterinarians can learn about joining the network at the veterinarian information page.

The bottom line: - CodaPet is broadening access to in-home pet euthanasia in one of its growing markets, with a local veterinarian now available to serve more families across Phoenix.