CodaPet adds Dr. John Eaton to expand in-home pet euthanasia in Cedar Rapids

CodaPet has added veterinarian Dr. John Eaton to serve Cedar Rapids and nearby communities with in-home pet euthanasia. The move expands access for families seeking end-of-life care for pets at home, where the company says the setting can reduce stress and improve closure.

Why it matters: - CodaPet is expanding access to in-home pet euthanasia in Cedar Rapids and across the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City Corridor. - The service is designed to let pets pass at home, surrounded by family, which can reduce anxiety for pets and families during end-of-life care. - The addition gives local pet owners another option in a part of Iowa where the veterinarian said in-home euthanasia choices were limited.

What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. John Eaton to its network in Cedar Rapids. - Dr. Eaton will serve Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Anamosa, Vinton, Manchester, Independence, and surrounding communities. - The announcement was dated July 14, 2026.

The details: - CodaPet is a veterinarian-owned startup that connects families with licensed veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia. - The company says the process starts with a veterinarian contacting the family before the appointment to answer questions and concerns. - At the visit, the veterinarian reviews the diagnosis and uses a quality-of-life assessment to help determine whether euthanasia is appropriate. - The appointment averages about 45 minutes. - Families can spend private time with their pet before and after the procedure. - The veterinarian begins the process only when everyone is ready. - Aftercare support can include transportation and cremation services. - The starting price for in-home euthanasia in Cedar Rapids is $350. - Aftercare and cremation start at $120, with final pricing depending on driving distance, pet size, and whether cremation is private or communal. - CodaPet says its network now supports in-home pet euthanasia in more than 100 cities. - The company provides a phone line at 1-833-CodaPet and directs veterinarians to codapet.com/vets.

Between the lines: - Dr. Eaton is a Cedar Rapids native who returned to serve the community he grew up in. - He earned an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University Idaho in 2014 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2021. - Dr. Eaton has worked with animals since 2012. - He also serves in the Iowa National Guard. - CodaPet co-founders Dr. Gary Hsia, Dr. Bethany Hsia and Dr. Karen Whala are building the business around wider access and more awareness for at-home end-of-life care. - Dr. Gary Hsia said families should know in-home euthanasia is an option and described his own experience with his dog, Kylie, as reducing anxiety and helping his children say goodbye. - Dr. Eaton said he saw a gap in local end-of-life options and partnered with CodaPet because he views in-home euthanasia as a better option for families who want to say goodbye at home.

What's next: - CodaPet is continuing to grow its veterinarian network and expand into additional cities. - Dr. Eaton is expected to continue serving families in east-central Iowa through the company’s in-home care model. - CodaPet is inviting veterinarians interested in offering the service to learn more through its vet page.