PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT

Pre-Op Reminders

Adult Dogs & Cats:

• No Food or Water: No food or water after midnight the night before the procedure.

Kittens, Puppies, and Toy Breeds under 6lbs:

• Morning Feeding: Pick up food and water the morning of the procedure and do not feed breakfast.

Arrival Instructions:

• Arrive Early: Please arrive a few minutes early if you need to sign a consent form, pay a balance, or add on services.

Drop Off/Check In:

Dogs:

• Check-In Time: 8-8:30 am

• Arrival Instructions: Park and send us a text at 219-706-4554 and let us know you've arrived and we will text you when it is your turn to come in. Please let us know if you need assistance bringing your dog into the building. 

• Vehicle Flashers: Please turn on your car's flashers upon arrival.

Cats:

• Check-In Time: 8:30-9am

• Arrival Instructions: If your cat is in a cat carrier and you arrive between 8:30-9am, you may enter the building with your pet. If you need assistance or arrive before the 8:30am check in time, please park and send us a text at 219-706-4554.  

• Vehicle Flashers: Please turn on your car's flashers upon arrival if you need assistance.

• Carrier Requirement: Cats must arrive in a cat carrier or small live animal trap.

Pickup Reminder:

• No Overnight Stay: We cannot keep your pet overnight; we leave at 4 pm.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Proof of Rabies Certificate: Proof of rabies certificate or rabies vaccine is required for surgery and patients can get the rabies vaccine the same day as their procedure with SNIP.

• Tattoo Placement: Tattoo placement next to incision is required to indicate spay/neuter status in accordance with ASPCA standards.

Additional Notes:

• Disclosure Responsibility: It is your responsibility to disclose any preexisting conditions your animal has before booking your appointment.

• Incident Disclosure: It is your responsibility to disclose if your pet has been bit or has bitten another animal or person within the 10 days leading up to surgery; if so, we must reschedule the surgery.

• Vaccination Recommendation: We recommend vaccinating your animals at the time of surgery with their annual vaccines, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, nail trim, ear cleaning, and flea and tick prevention.

• Airborne Pathogens Disclaimer: Measures are taken to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens; however, animals may be exposed to airborne diseases, and the responsibility falls on the consenting owner for any care or treatment for non-vaccinated animals experiencing symptoms not related to the surgical procedure, incision, or anesthetic protocol.

• Mask Preference: Please let us know if you would like us to wear a mask.