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.

"To sum up my long paragraph coming up for those of you that don't like to read... This is a very kind, clean and professional vet office. Where they care about your fur babies like they're one of their own. I also found it to be affordable and I don't have to wait long to be seen. We are seen at our appointment time (early even). Dr. Sarah is the best! We will be seeing her from now on for anything we need! You won't regret bringing your fur babies here. Now for my story...I was having a lot of trouble finding a vet that would do surgery to help my French Bulldog that was having trouble breathing due to having Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). So, what did I do? I complained about it on Facebook. I have a friend from school that works here and spoke with her vet about my Frenchie, Meatball and reached out to me. She got me in touch with Dr. Sarah. I brought Meatball in to have an exam done and have bloodwork done to see about this surgery being an option. She explained what would be done, the cost and answered any questions I threw at her. She was so kind and you can tell she genuinely cares about the fur babies. She doesn't see a paycheck, she sees family. We got him scheduled for surgery and he just went in this morning! I didn't quite catch her name, because I was so nervous... But, a very kind woman from the front desk came out to my car (in the cold) 15 minutes before opening to tell me it's okay to come on in and she got Meatball checked in for surgery. They took me back immediately to get everything started by explaining the process, cost and whatever questions I had. After that, I said goodbye to Meatball and told him I loved him. She took him back to get ready for surgery and I went home with his Frenchie brother, Spaghetti. Dr. Sarah called me as soon as the surgery was over to tell me how Meatball was doing, what was done during the surgery and what the game plan is now. His surgery went very well and she will be watching over him for the next few hours while he recovers to make sure he's doing okay.I can't thank Baylee enough for not only getting me in touch with Dr. Sarah about this surgery. But, she also was in the surgery with my little guy to help give him a better quality of life. From the front desk, to the vet techs to the vets... Thank you all so much for giving Meatball the ability to have a better quality of life for Christmas.(In the picture below... Meatball is on the left and Spaghetti is on the right)"

Bethany R.

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