CodaPet expands in-home pet euthanasia in Carlsbad with new veterinarian

CodaPet has added Dr. Germaine Germundson to its network in Carlsbad, giving North County San Diego pet owners more access to in-home euthanasia services. The expansion broadens end-of-life care options for families who want pets to pass at home, with less stress and more privacy.

Why it matters: - CodaPet’s expansion gives Carlsbad and nearby North County San Diego families another option for end-of-life care that happens at home. - In-home euthanasia can reduce stress for pets and give families more privacy, control and time to say goodbye. - The service is designed for pet owners who want a calmer alternative to a clinical setting.

What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. Germaine Germundson to serve Carlsbad and surrounding communities. - The new coverage area includes Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos, Escondido, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Clemente and other coastal and inland North County San Diego communities. - The company said the move improves access to in-home pet euthanasia for local families.

The details: - CodaPet is a veterinarian-owned startup that connects pet parents with licensed veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia. - Dr. Germundson was born in Southern California, spent part of her childhood in Switzerland near Zurich, and later studied at Mira Costa College. - She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2026 from St. George’s University in Grenada and completed her clinical year at Cornell University. - Dr. Germundson said her decision to offer in-home euthanasia was shaped by her own experience saying goodbye to her soul dog at home. - Dr. Germundson said partnering with CodaPet matched her mission to provide a peaceful, dignified farewell for pets and support for families. - CodaPet says a veterinarian contacts the family before the appointment to answer questions and review concerns. - The veterinarian also performs a quality-of-life assessment during the visit to help confirm the need for euthanasia. - The average visit takes about 45 minutes. - Pet parents can spend private time with their pet before and after the procedure. - The veterinarian begins the euthanasia process only when everyone is ready. - Aftercare support can include transportation and cremation services. - In-home euthanasia in Carlsbad starts at $300. - Aftercare and cremation start at $100 and vary based on driving distance, pet size and whether cremation is private or communal. - CodaPet says its network now serves more than 100 cities. - The company says veterinarians interested in offering the service can learn more at the company's veterinarian page. - CodaPet also lists social and company pages at LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.

Between the lines: - The hiring points to CodaPet’s strategy of expanding through local veterinarians instead of building stand-alone facilities. - Dr. Germundson’s personal connection to at-home euthanasia suggests CodaPet is recruiting veterinarians who already believe in the model’s emotional value. - The emphasis on familiarity, comfort and family involvement reflects growing demand for more personalized pet end-of-life care.

What's next: - CodaPet is likely to keep expanding its veterinarian network in additional markets as demand grows. - More pet owners in North County San Diego should now be able to book in-home euthanasia without long wait times or travel to a clinic. - The company is inviting veterinarians to join its network as it broadens its reach.