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Guidelines for Appointments and Admissions


        There are two ways your pet can be examined and treated at our hospital. One doctor will see a large number of scheduled appointments each day, while another will perform surgeries and treat admitted patients. If you schedule an appointment, you will be present while your pet is examined, and have an opportunity to speak with the doctor as the examination is performed. If you choose to admit your pet for treatment, we request that you do so between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 AM. Your pet will be admitted to the hospital and seen by the doctor who is treating admissions on that day. All admitted patients' owners will have an opportunity to communicate directly with the doctor who treated their pet via phone or as a release appointment, which is done at the time of discharge, generally between the hours of 4:00 and 5:30 PM. It is important to note that certain problems and procedures require that the pet be admitted rather than seen as an appointment; our receptionists will be happy to assist you in choosing the option that works best for your pet. Please note that admissions are not accepted on Saturdays due to our reduced business hours.

        When your pet is admitted to our hospital, the form you see pictured above is one of the most important documents the receptionist assisting you will complete. This admission form details the procedures we expect will be necessary to treat your pet's specific ailment, and also contains information on how we can contact you over the duration of your pet's stay with us. In addition, the admission form is a legal document that provides our doctors and staff with the consent they need to perform the procedures outlined therein. You will be asked to provide your signature, and by doing so you will be giving us your permission to treat your pet. The receptionist performing the admission will fill this form out as completely as possible, but we urge you to verify the information for correctness before signing the form. Once your pet is discharged, his or her admission form will be kept in his or her medical records, and a new form will be completed each time your animal is admitted.

          Feel free to print out this form and complete it before your appointment. To do so, right click on the form and select the "print picture" option.  

   


An Important Note About Admissions:

When you admit your pet to our hospital, it is important to note the fact that paperwork must be done in conjunction with the admission. This means that our reception staff will have to ask you multiple questions and fill out several forms before your pet can be taken in for treatment. Please allow ten to fifteen minutes for check-in on the morning that you bring your pet in. Your understanding is appreciated.