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Guidelines for Appointments and
Admissions
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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