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Your Pet's First Visit

A pet's first visit to the vet can seem a bit daunting, so we've put together a list of info and resources to help you prepare. 

At your first appointment, we will gather information about your pet’s background, health, diet, and training. We can also address any questions or concerns you might have.

Your veterinarian will examine your pet from nose-to-tail, looking for things like heart murmurs, ear infections, and/or parasites. Your vet can also provide pet-proofing tips, training assistance, and parasite protection recommendations. 

Before Your First Appointment
  1. Complete the New Client Form prior to your first visit.
  2. Assemble and be sure to bring all the proper items with you:
    • Your pet's adoption or purchase records
    • Any existing medical history
    • A list of current medications and supplements
    • Current feeding schedule and the brand of food you use
    • A list of questions you have for your veterinarian
  3. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples, if requested.
  4. If you're bringing in your dog, be sure he or she is accustomed to being on a short leash. If you're bringing a cat, be sure to have an appropriate carrier.
  5. Feel free to bring your pet's favorite treats to keep them happy and distracted!

Appointment Policies

​Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your pet's appointment for check-in. If you have not filled out all relevant patient forms yet, plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead of your appointment.

While we do our best to make sure all of our patients are seen on time, there will be times of occasional unexpected delay due to an emergency or because we are providing care for a patient that needs a little more time. Please accept our apologies should this occur, and understand that the same dedication and courtesy will be provided to your pet should they ever need it.

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"One cannot overstate the importance of a good vet, and it is an understatement to call the people who work here"good."They are phenomenal.I will be the first to admit that my boy was a bit of a problem child when it came to vet care, and he needed a special hand, and special instructions to make each visit a success. From staff, to doctors, everyone obliged and didn't make me feel like a terrible owner, or like my dog was some dangerous, uncontrolled beast. Having been to a series of unsuccessful vet visits from other places, I knew what it was like for vets to not like my dog. I was so worried when I took him for the first time, and as it turned out, I didn't need to.They loved him, they cared for him, and they cared for me. They did more than I could have ever asked, and more. They walked me through yearly check ups to a degenerative disk disease that ended up taking him from me too soon.It took me a while to write this review, because the pain is fresh. And still, when I look back on the day I let Regis go, there is not a single moment where I feel he could have had a better sendoff. They gave me time, they gave him love (and Panera lol), and they gave us both so much dedication, that on his final day I was actually able to be in the room with him to say goodbye. In the five years he was with me, I always had to stay in my car for visits. They taught him to love the vet. Their love and care gave me more than I ever could have asked for.Every one of the doctors and staff had a hand in our journey together. I cannot thank any of them enough. And when it is time to get another pal, you better believe I will take them here."

Marisa C.

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