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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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"My 11 year old English Lab is the most precious being to me. She has been a source of inspiration that never fails. She endured two “knee replacement” surgeries at 2 and 3 years old. She developed Diabetes at age 10 and has lost most of her vision. If this wasn’t enough, she has extensive arthritis and at one point was taking 2 or more Rimadyl (an antiinflammatory) and 4 Tramadol (for pain) per day. We have walked twice a day since the day we brought her home at 11 weeks. Rain, snow, sleet or hail. She loves it! Her walking days were now limited to once a day and down the sidewalk and back. It pained me to watch her limp so severely! Then Dr. Walker told me about Laser Therapy for Arthritis…. I lit up like a Christmas tree with hope for my baby to walk the neighborhood again with no risk of drugs deteriorating her organs. She started the treatments and I was shocked!!! I think the vets and vet techs were also shocked with the degree of her improvement. After two months of therapy I took her off ALL pain management and arthritis medications and we are walking the neighborhood again! I am sooo happy and Zoe is even happier! I can’t thank Avery Animal Hospital, the vets and Dr. Walker for an incredible advancement in arthritis pain therapy and giving my baby a new “leash” on life."

Lisa H. and “Zoe”

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