CodaPet adds Lakeside veterinarian for at-home pet euthanasia

By AI, Created 10:35 AM UTC, May 26, 2026, /AGP/ – CodaPet expanded its in-home pet euthanasia network in Lakeside, Oregon, by adding licensed veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Campbell. The move is meant to give pet owners in Lakeside and nearby coastal communities a more accessible, private end-of-life option for their animals.

Why it matters: - CodaPet’s expansion gives pet owners in Lakeside and nearby Coos County communities another option for end-of-life care without traveling long distances. - The service is designed to let pets pass at home, with family nearby and less stress than a clinic visit. - The company is aiming to close a rural services gap on the Oregon Coast, where specialized veterinary care can be harder to reach.

What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Campbell to serve Lakeside, Oregon, and surrounding areas. - The veterinarian-owned startup said Dr. Campbell will provide in-home pet euthanasia for families in Lakeside and nearby coastal communities. - Dr. Karen Whala, a CodaPet co-founder, said the company wants more families to know about at-home pet euthanasia as an option for a peaceful goodbye.

The details: - CodaPet’s model uses a network of licensed veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia and support pets in familiar surroundings. - Dr. Campbell serves Lakeside, Coos Bay, North Bend, Florence, Reedsport, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Winchester Bay, and nearby Oregon Coast communities. - Dr. Campbell grew up in Washington and has spent her veterinary career in the Pacific Northwest. - She earned her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University, completing her undergraduate studies in 2009 and her DVM in 2013. - Dr. Campbell has practiced in Oregon since graduating and later moved to the Oregon Coast to be closer to family. - CodaPet said families can book in-home euthanasia through the company’s website. - Before the appointment, the veterinarian contacts the family to answer questions and review the diagnosis. - The veterinarian also uses a quality-of-life assessment to help evaluate the pet’s health and the need for euthanasia. - CodaPet can help arrange transportation and cremation aftercare. - The visit takes about one hour on average. - Families get private time before and after the euthanasia procedure, which lasts about 15 minutes. - The veterinarian begins the process only when everyone is ready. - CodaPet said in-home euthanasia can offer compassion, comfort, control and closure for families. - The starting price for in-home euthanasia in Lakeside is $250. - Aftercare and cremation start at $165 and vary based on driving distance, pet size and whether cremation is private or communal. - CodaPet said it now supports veterinarians in more than 100 cities. - More information is available at the company’s announcement and CodaPet’s website.

Between the lines: - The expansion highlights how veterinary home-care services are growing in rural areas where access barriers can shape what care families choose. - Dr. Campbell’s background on the Oregon Coast gives CodaPet a local clinician who can serve a region where distance is part of the care challenge. - The service package is built to reduce stress for pets while giving families more control over timing, setting and aftercare.

What’s next: - CodaPet said Dr. Campbell will begin serving Lakeside and neighboring coastal towns immediately. - The company is continuing to expand its veterinarian network in additional cities. - CodaPet also said veterinarians interested in offering the service can learn more through the company’s vet program.