PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
Pre-Op Reminders:
Adult Dogs & Cats:
No food or water after midnight the night before the procedure.
Kittens, Puppies, and Toy Breeds under 6lbs: Pick up food and water the morning of the procedure and do not feed breakfast.
*Please arrive a few minutes early if you have to sign a consent form, pay a balance, or want to add on services.
8:30am Drop Off/ Check In for Dogs on the day of their procedure and we will give you a pickup time (in the noon hour) at check in. Please pull in front of or next to our bus, turn on your vehicle's flashers, stay in your vehicle, and we will get your pet(s) checked in/ out for pickup and drop off.
8:45am Drop Off/Check In for Cats on the day of their procedure and we will give you a pickup time (between 1-3:30pm) at check in. Please pull in front of or next to our bus, turn on your vehicle's flashers, stay in your vehicle, and we will get your pet(s) checked in/ out for pickup and drop off.
*We cannot keep your pet overnight; we leave at 3:30pm!
*Pets not picked up by owners will have to be picked up from the Humane Society of Hobart (closes at 4pm) and will be required to pay a $25 fee.
**PROOF OF RABIES CERTIFICATE or RABIES VACCINE IS REQUIRED FOR SURGERY
(if you cannot provide proof of current rabies certificate by the time of drop off, one will be mandatorily given to your pet and you will be billed $25. You must provide a rabies certificate with Veterinarian information; a rabies tag does not qualify as proof of current rabies vaccine.
***Tattoo placement next to incision is required to indicate spay/neuter status in accordance with ASPCA standards
*It is your responsibility to disclose any preexisting conditions your animal has before booking your appointment*
*It is your responsibility to disclose if your pet has been bit or has bit another animal or person within the 10 days leading up to surgery; if so, we must reschedule the surgery*
*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 *additional monthly doses available*
*As in any clinic, measures are taken to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens, however, animals may be exposed to airborne disease 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 i.e. kennel cough, flu, URI, parvo, etc.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO WEAR A MASK