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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.

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"We drove from 3 hours away to Brook Falls Veterinary Hospital to get our beloved guinea pig Gatsby's back teeth trimmed. We're so thankful we made the drive! He wasn't eating and was rapidly losing weight. Brook Falls was an absolute blessing! Our piggy got his procedure done same day and it went well. The hospital is beautiful and the staff were all super nice and knowledgeable! Dr. Blake Root and vet assistant Desiree were so kind and reassuring. They treated Gatsby like the MVP he is (that's Most Valuable Piggy). It was the best experience we could have possibly had. It's wonderful to have a vet who can care for guinea pig's more complex needs. We're so grateful to Dr. Root and Desiree for everything they did. It's so important to have veterinary professionals who treat your furry baby like you would treat them."

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