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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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"I've really had great experiences with this vet.... Specifically Dr. Spadaro-Goldstein. She is great with both my large young great Pyrenees as well as my geriatric 15-year-old pug. I also had to board my old pug and didn't want to have to get him the flu vaccine because he would be quarantined in his own room at the boarding facility. The vet was willing to write me a doctors note so that he was excused from getting the vaccine. He was not around any other dogs so no other animals were at risk. And he didn't have to be subjected to any unnecessary vaccinations at his very old age. I was so grateful that they allowed us to do this. Plus Dr. Spadaro-Goldstein gave me a really in-depth appointment with both my large great Pyrenees as well as my old pug. For my pug I wanted to know his quality of life to make sure he wasn't suffering in any way because he sleeps 90% of the time. Thankfully she gave me such an in-depth exam I feel comfortable letting him just sleep the rest of his life...until he's ready to transition."

Gillian G.

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