Dr. Jenny Krueger
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
Early on, I had a tremendous fascination with animals of all kinds, I found comfort and compassion from them in times of need as a child and on into adulthood. In elementary school, I would be the first to take care of the class pet. There were many: anoles (lizards), hamsters, and guinea pigs to name a few. Science classes intrigued me and were where I excelled. My anatomy class in high school sealed the deal. Ultimately, I wanted to care for animals and challenge myself to solve medical problems. Over time, it progressed to caring for not only the animal but also for their human owners. I have always offered at-home euthanasia services, having performed them for my own personal pets, and I realized the more peaceful experience for all involved. The last several years I've provided oncology (cancer) services to clients and their pets. With this comes the knowledge that even with treatment, most cancers will be terminal, and providing in-home end-of-life service to the numerous pets I treated in this capacity reinforced firsthand how beneficial in-home euthanasia is to the pet and their family when it comes time, allowing for the most gentle and tranquil passing.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park - 2004
Veterinary Medicine: Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - 2008
Certifications
1Maryland Veterinary Medical Association Member (MDVMA)
- Based InOlney, MD
- Service areasOlney, Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and and ...
- Work Experience16+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hour
General availability
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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. Jenny Krueger will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $450
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $27 - $140
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $225
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Krueger was flawless in her approach. She could not have been more professional, compassionate and competent. She explained every step and moved at our pace. She made a difficult decision and experience peaceful and loving. Thank you Dr. Krueger!
Dr. Krueger was incredibly kind and patient with us as we said goodbye to our boy. She took the time to ask about him, which helped us feel more comfortable during the process. She explained what to expect at each step and answered all of our questions with compassion and care. We are so grateful for her kindness during such a difficult time.
Dr. Krueger was excellent! She was nice and respectful. She asked about our girl, Daisy, and our life with her. She interacted with Daisy and was a calming influence. She answered all of our questions and walked us thru every step of the way. She gave us the space we needed to grieve as a family. Dr. Krueger helped make a very sad, emotional, devastating experience as calm, serene, and beautiful as possible. We cannot ever say enough about Dr. Krueger to do her justice.
Dr. Krueger communicated with us the night before our appointment to make sure we were prepared and to address any concerns. We decided that our Louise needed pre-appointment meds to calm her before a “new” person came into our home. Despite lots of drugs, Louise was an enthusiastic host and greeted the dr. with wiggles and kisses. It was very difficult to get her calmed down and feeling at ease; Louise felt the vibe and was tuned-in 100%. - This was one of the hardest parts for me, I didn’t want her to feel afraid. - Dr. Krueger was patient and used a variety of tools and techniques to administer enough sedative to proceed. She took cues from us and understood that I, my husband, and my daughter needed different things. I needed to just feel my sadness openly. My husband needed someone to hear funny little stories. My daughter needed the security of knowing that another grownup had things under control. - Dr. Krueger delivered for each of us. I am so glad that we opted for in-home euthanasia. It was personalized to meet Louise’s needs, and ours as well. I am so grateful for people like Dr. Krueger, who do a very hard thing in the name of peace and comfort.
There are no words to explain what Dr. Jenny Krueger did for us yesterday. Yesterday we sadly had to put down our 13 year old Flat Coated Retriever Louie. With our dog being 100+ lbs and having trouble standing due to hip dysplasia, we didnt know how we could ever get him to a vet. After coming across CodaPet, we are so grateful we got to do this process in Louies home where he was comfortable and familiar, and surrounded by his family. Dr.Krueger made whats supposed to be a traumatic experience, very peaceful and calm regardless of the circumstances. Louie got to lay exactly where he wanted and got to eat all the treats and spray can cheese hat Dr. Krueger provided for him to enjoy his last moments. Dr. Kruger explained every single step including what each anesthetic was named and the exact things it would do so we would understand the entire process. She asked us all our favorite memories and made the experience very special regardless of how hard it was. Louie passed very peacefully, not in a sterile unfamiliar office but comfortable in his own home, face first in a bowl of spray can cheese. We appreciate Dr. Kruegers empathy and patience for allowing us to spend as long as we needed with our Louie and feeling our pain with us. This is not just a job for her and no one is meant more to do this job then she is. Thank you Dr. Krueger for making this upsetting loss for us as peaceful, special, and informative as possible. We appreciate you more than you can ever know. From, Sami, Abbie, and Kim Solomon
Dr. Krueger arrived at our home with so much compassion and gentleness to our family and made our sweet Louie relaxed and feeling calmness and love. She explained everything so well and gave us the time we needed to process each step and to let him go over the rainbow in a very peaceful way. We highly recommend Jenny and having this process in the comfort in your home with your family together in a setting of love and warmth.
