Patients Accepted

We accept many different types of patients, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs, reptiles, amphibians, birds and even invertebrates.  While dogs and cats make up about 80-85% of our case load, it is not uncommon to sit in our waiting room next to a frog, turtle, or a parrot.

Admissions Policy

For elective surgeries and procedures, all patients must have an examination by our veterinary staff and be current on vaccinations. This is for your pet's protection as well as all other inpatients.

Even if vaccinations have been administered by a licensed veterinarian and your pet has had an examination elsewhere recently, our veterinary staff must still perform a pre-operative examination.  We take our responsibility for your pet's health and safety very seriously.  Since we will be putting your pet under general anesthesia and performing the procedure, we want to be sure your pet does not have any pre-existing health problems, that you are aware of exactly what will be done, and that all your questions have been answered to your satisfaction.

Pre-operative instructions for...

dogs and cats | ferrets | rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents
reptiles and amphibians | birds

Pre-operative instructions for anesthesia and surgery for dogs and cats

No food after midnight the night prior to admission.  Water up until leaving the house is permitted.  If you pet is dirty, it is best to give a bath the day before surgery.  Be sure to dry them and comb them out so mats and knots are avoided.

Pre-operative instructions for anesthesia and surgery for ferrets

Food needs to be taken up early morning of the surgery day.  Water up until leaving the house is permitted.  If you pet is dirty, it is best to give a bath the day before surgery.

Pre-operative instructions for anesthesia and surgery for rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents

It is not necessary to restrict food or water prior to surgery.

Pre-operative instructions for anesthesia and surgery for reptiles and amphibians

It is not necessary to restrict food or water prior to surgery.  Patient should be as free of fecal material on its skin as is possible.

Pre-operative instructions for anesthesia and surgery for birds

No food after 6am the day of admission.  Water up until leaving the house is permitted.