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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.

"My husband and I are medical professionals and we have been using Dr Gordon since we got our rescue puppy Jan of 2022. I'm from NY and am very picky about medical care, both for humans and for our fur child. I was worried that I wouldn't have access to same excellent care that I had back in NYC. When our new puppy turned into a medical nightmare, not eating and wasting away for the first 10 months of his life, Dr Gordon walked with us through every step of his intensive testing, which involved specialized blood tests, diagnostic imaging and an eventual surgical biopsy, until we reached a diagnosis. He reached out to appropriate specialists on his own in order to better understand and discuss our pups clinical picture and his prognosis. This wonderful care included evening and weekend discussions that we at first thought was part of professional Dr to Dr courtesy, but later came to realize was just how Dr Gordon treated all of his patients. Dr G always presented all of the care options and then gave his professional opinion on what he felt was medically necessary and what we could hold off on. Very helpful when you have a medically complex dog. When he finally recommended a surgical biopsy he explained that we could try a less invasive diagnostic exam first, but that in his opinion it would be low yield and we'd wind up needing to do the surgery anyway. My radiologist husband fully agreed with his assessment. Now that our pup is more stable, Dr G still makes himself available to answer questions about more normal things like rashes, etc. For example, over this holiday weekend one of our pups developed an angry red rash on his belly. We sent Dr G a picture and he wrote back suggesting a way to treat it. I don't know many vets that would be answering emails over holiday weekends much less recommend care without wanting to have the pet come in for an appointment. Just another indication that Dr G does his job for the love of the animals he serves. Care here might cost a little more but when you look at the total value of the service provided, it's worth it to me to know that if something goes awry, Dr G is always there."

Erin C.

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