Ready for your visit?
Use alongside your clinic’s specific instructions. These checks are for your own preparation.
Call the right branch
Describe your animal and reason for visiting. Ask whether an appointment is needed, whether an appropriate veterinarian is available and when the animal can be examined. For an urgent case, call ahead to confirm the clinic can receive it.
Bring useful records
Bring vaccination records, previous results and a summary of earlier care if available. List current medication or supplements. Note changes you have noticed and when they began so you can explain them clearly.
Get instructions from the clinic
Ask about food, water, medication and arrival time. Do not use a generic online fasting time or stop medication based on an assumption. Instructions depend on the animal, proposed tests and procedure.
Check the quote’s inclusions
Ask for a breakdown of proposed examination, test, procedure, medication and follow-up fees. Where options exist, ask the veterinarian to explain their purpose and cost. Ask how changes in care and additional charges will be discussed with you.
Continue with the care guides
- Cat and dog vaccination costs
- Neutering costs and inclusions
- Blood-test costs: CBC and biochemistry
- Before-visit checklist
The vaccination, blood-test and surgery guides cite their veterinary references on each page.