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Appointments
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Scheduling
Regular Appointments for New Clients
Once your Primary Care Veterinarian has referred you to our hospital, you are welcome to call and schedule an appointment during our regular business hours. We will ask for you and your pet’s basic information and a brief description of your pet’s medical condition. Generally, we are able to schedule your appointment with one of our internists within 1 week.
Emergency Appointments for New Clients
Emergency appointments are made by referral only. If you feel your pet is in crisis or must be seen sooner than we are able to schedule, please get in touch with your Primary Care Veterinarian. They should be able to facilitate an emergency appointment with us.
Admitting After Hours
If your pet needs evaluation and care outside of our business hours, you may admit through the North Animal Emergency Care Center (AECC) located within our building. They can provide emergency evaluation and hospitalization overnight until your pet can be transferred to Internal Medicine the following morning. Please be advised that although we share a building, AECC is a completely separate business from us. You can reach them at (719) 260-7141.
Fasting
In general, it is helpful for you to with hold food for 12 hours prior to your appointment, as this may be needed for additional diagnostic testing. Please confirm with your primary care veterinarian that it is safe for your pet. Water should be available.
What to Bring
Please make sure that your pet’s medical records and recent lab reports are available at the time of your appointment. These may be faxed by your referring Veterinarian prior to your appointment, or you may bring them with you. If your Veterinarian has taken any X-Rays, please bring these with you along with all your pet’s current medications.
Consultation
The Doctor will obtain a thorough history, perform a complete physical examination and discuss diagnostic and treatment options. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and an estimate of charges will be presented. Many common diagnostic tests and some procedures and treatments can be completed during your consultation, others may be scheduled for a later date.
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