CodaPet expands in-home pet euthanasia services in Ames

CodaPet has added a licensed veterinarian in Ames, Iowa, to expand in-home pet euthanasia coverage for families in central Iowa. The service is designed to help pets die at home with loved ones nearby, and starts at $300 in Ames.

Why it matters: - CodaPet is expanding access to in-home pet euthanasia in Ames and nearby central Iowa communities. - The service gives pet parents an option to say goodbye at home, which can reduce stress for pets and families during end-of-life care. - The model also includes aftercare support, including transportation and cremation options.

What happened: - CodaPet added a new licensed veterinarian, Dr. Amy Monroe, to serve Ames and the surrounding area. - Dr. Monroe will provide in-home euthanasia for pets in Ames, Story County and several central Iowa communities. - The expansion was announced July 9, 2026.

The details: - CodaPet is a veterinarian-owned startup that works through a network of licensed veterinarians. - Dr. Karen Whala, Dr. Gary Hsia and Dr. Bethany Hsia founded CodaPet. - Dr. Whala said families often express gratitude and relief after being able to offer their pets an at-home passing. - Dr. Monroe earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2019. - Dr. Monroe earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2024. - Dr. Monroe said her goal is to offer families in Ames a compassionate end-of-life option that keeps pets at home with the people who love them most. - CodaPet says the booking process starts on its website, where pet parents can schedule a licensed veterinarian. - Before the appointment, the veterinarian contacts the family to answer questions and review the pet’s diagnosis. - The veterinarian also uses a quality-of-life assessment to help evaluate whether euthanasia is appropriate. - The visit averages about one hour. - The euthanasia procedure itself lasts about 15 minutes. - Families can spend private time with their pets before and after the procedure. - The veterinarian begins only when everyone is ready. - Ames pricing starts at $300 for in-home euthanasia. - Aftercare and cremation start at $60 and vary by driving distance, pet size and private or communal cremation choice. - CodaPet says its network now supports at-home pet euthanasia in more than 100 cities. - The company also offers a veterinarian sign-up page at More information.

Between the lines: - The expansion reflects growing demand for end-of-life pet care that feels personal, private and less clinical than a traditional veterinary setting. - CodaPet is using a distributed-veterinarian model to broaden reach without building standalone facilities in each market. - Dr. Monroe’s background and local focus suggest CodaPet is pairing community-based care with a standardized service platform.

What's next: - CodaPet said Dr. Monroe will continue serving Ames, Ankeny, Altoona, Boone, Nevada, Perry, Jefferson, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Marshalltown, Grinnell and surrounding communities. - Pet parents can book through CodaPet’s website, and veterinarians can learn more about joining the network through the company’s vet page. - The company’s broader expansion suggests more city-by-city additions are likely as it grows its veterinary network.

The bottom line: - CodaPet is widening its footprint in central Iowa by adding another veterinarian to deliver at-home pet euthanasia for families seeking a quieter, more personal goodbye.