Your First Visit
Preparing for Your First Veterinary Visit

Your first visit will allow us to get to know each other, check your pet's health, and begin wellness care to help prevent against future illnesses.

Before Your First Visit

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Gather Medical Records
Bring any medical, vaccine or adoption records you may have for your pet.
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Complete Our New Client Form
Download and complete this form to bring with you to your visit.
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Get Tips for a Successful Trip
New environments can be stressful for any pet, we've got some tips for you.
During Your First Visit

During your pet’s first visit, your veterinarian will do a head-to-tail exam and check overall health, including the skin and coat, eyes and ears, teeth and gums, heart, lungs and other vital organs.

The veterinarian will also check your pet for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.

Your veterinarian will also ask questions about your pet’s diet, habits and activities, and discuss overall health and wellness including:

  • Vaccine History
  • Parasite Prevention
  • Spaying/Neutering
  • Dental Care
  • Microchipping
Ask Questions
Your first visit is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your pet's breed. Symptoms of many hereditary conditions are not always obvious, so awareness is important for early detection.

This is also a great time to ask for any recommendations or tips about care, training and feeding. Don't forget to schedule your pet's follow-up visit before you leave. After all, preventive care can help your pet live a longer and healthier life.

If you have any questions at all about your pet's upcoming visit, don't hesitate to contact us. We're looking forward to seeing you and your pet soon.
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VCA Becker Animal Hospital
Animals We See Birds, Cats, Dogs, Reptiles, Small Mammals
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  • Location
    1901 27th Avenue South
    Homewood, AL 35209
  • Hours & Info
    Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sat: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sun: Closed

    When your pet is schedule for surgical or dental procedures, please drop-off your pet between 7:00-7:30 AM. Please withhold food and water from your pet after midnight. There will be paperwork to sign, and additional instructions so please allow time to complete.

    We allow boarding drop-offs at any time during our regular business hours. We like to keep your pet as comfortable and on your schedule as much as possible so please feel free to bring their food and treats. We have plenty of toys and bedding. As a caution, we would like you to know we plan to spoil them and love them while you are away.

    When your pet is scheduled for grooming, we would appreciate you dropping them off between the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM. Although we take appointments for grooming, we will allow drop-offs if time allows. Please give us a call to see if we can accommodate you and your pet.