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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Toms River Animal Hospital
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  • Location
    769 Route 37 West
    Toms River, NJ 08755
  • Hours & Info
    Mon: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tue: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wed - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Sun: Closed

    If dropping a pet off for boarding, please be advised that check-in paperwork must be completed in advance. This may take up to 30 minutes to ensure that we have all the information needed to give your furry friend the optimal care they deserve. Generally, it is requested that boarding arrivals are completed between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm on Monday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Friday, and 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday. Please contact our office if your travel plans require you to arrive your pets outside of these hours as we will certainly do our best to accommodate you. Pets may not be picked up or dropped off on Sundays or holidays when the hospital is closed.

    Patients may be dropped off at 7:30 am for any scheduled surgical procedure or day-stay procedure. Please allow 30-60 minutes for our check-in procedures and paperwork upon arrival.