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
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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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  • Location
    8725 Santa Monica Boulevard
    West Hollywood, CA 90069
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  • Hours & Info
    Mon - Sat: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sun: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

    If you are bringing your special pet in for an anesthetic procedure, please drop them off with us between the hours of 7:00 am - 7:30 am. It is important to have your pet arrive early to allow the doctor to complete a final pre-anesthetic exam and for our medical team to prepare them. For all anesthetic procedures, it is extremely important that your pet does not eat or drink within 10 hours of being dropped off. If you have any questions regarding your pet's procedure, please don't hesitate to call.