Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
Veterinary medicine is as much about family as it is about animals. Our pets are our mascots, our comedians, our best friends and sometimes our lifelines. It has been a privilege, as a vet, to be a part of so many lives, from newly adopted puppy, kitten, or small mammal, through the mischievous youthful years, middle age, and then the senior years. As pet parents (because I am one too), we sign up for this relationship and all the joy, comedy and surprises. In the senior years, we provide more support, but also get to enjoy a shared history and comfort that is irreplaceable. Giving our pets the dignity and comfort of a low-stress death is a gift, and you could say, a responsibility. Undoubtedly this is also the hardest part of that relationship. Having experienced profound loss in my own lifetime, I’ve learned how to look scary things in the eye and hold steady. I can support you, your family and your animal through this process and it is my honor to do so.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia - 1998
Veterinary Medicine: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - 2003 Friendship Hospital for Animals Internship - 2004 UGA Internship-2005
Certifications
2Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Member (GVMA) , Fear Free Certified
- Based InDecatur, GA
- Service areasThe Atlanta metro area’s northern and eastern comm ...
- Work Experience23+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
WednesdayTimes Vary Weekly
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. Megan Blasier Duvall will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $325
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $25 - $305
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $150
What pet parents are saying
I let my pup of nearly 16 years go this morning, and if I could give 500 stars for this service, I would do so happily. Dr. Megan Duvall could not have been more compassionate, more professional, more…perfect. I could go through each stage, every step, and it was so incredibly peaceful on the bed where she slept, in my arms, with not a shred of anxiety or pain. As this will always be the most difficult decision we make for our beloved companion, you want this experience to be as beautiful as it can be, and it was. I cannot recommend Dr. Duvall and Coda enough.
We recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to put our sweet baby to sleep, and Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall was nothing short of amazing throughout the entire process. She was incredibly gentle, compassionate, and loving with our dog, treating them with the same care you’d give a member of your own family. Her kindness and understanding made one of the hardest moments of our lives a little more bearable. She spoke to us with patience, explained everything clearly, and gave us the time and space we needed. We are forever grateful for the comfort and dignity she provided our beloved pet in their final moments. I also want to mention how wonderful her entire office staff was. They followed up with us afterward and sent the sweetest handwritten card. It meant more than they know and brought us a lot of comfort during such a difficult time. That level of compassion is rare and deeply appreciated. Thank you, Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall, and your amazing team, for the love, empathy, and support you showed our baby and our family. We will never forget it. Reggie Provo and Jessica Bruce
Megan helped our family get through the experience by being very personable and warm while making sure that our dog had the gentlest of good-byes. I have only good things to say about the experience.
We couldn’t have had a better experience with Dr. Duvall. After saying goodbye to my last dog at a vet’s office, I just knew I wanted to do things differently this time around. It’s not that the vet was unkind, it was the atmosphere and the fact that Oscar didn’t know where he was in his last moments. This past weekend, we had to say goodbye again. And Dr. Duvall was very aware of this fact and tried to make things as comfortable for Baozi as much as she could. He passed peacefully on a blanket laid out on my living room floor and just looked as though he were in a deep sleep. She also went over his medical history to give a second opinion on what could possibly have been ailing him. I found Baozi on the side of the road as a puppy. He lived a full 15 yrs and held on as long as he could. I could’ve done with 15 more though. We’ll miss him sorely but thankfully he was so cozy in the end.
This very difficult decision and time was made much easier by the home visit by vet Megan Duvall. I was able to have my dog in her home where she is comfortable and at peace. Dr. Duvall was so patient and sweet with Maggie and I am thankful for that.
Dr. Duvall was so kind and caring during such a difficult time, we really appreciated it. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone one of our family and friends.
