Your First Visit
Before your appointment
- Complete the New Patient Form and bring it with you.
- Ask your veterinarian to send a referral form in advance by email or fax. A referral is not required for eye screening examinations or CERF exams.
- Do not feed your pet for 12 hours before the appointment (water is fine) in case general anesthesia is needed.
What to bring
- All of your pet's current medications
- Your regular veterinarian's name and phone number
- A method of payment
- Your completed New Patient Form
New Patient Form
Complete before your first visit
What to expect
- Plan for about an hour at the clinic. The initial examination usually takes 30 minutes; recheck visits are typically 10–15 minutes.
- An owner or designated guardian must attend the initial appointment.
- Common diagnostic tests include vision evaluation, pupil response testing, tear production measurement, eye pressure testing, fluorescein staining, and a detailed retinal examination.
- Discharge information is provided the same day or within 24 hours. Minor procedures may be done the same day; major surgeries are scheduled separately.
Forms & guides
New Patient Form
Complete before your first visit
Medication Tips & Guidelines
How to give your pet eye medications
Pre-Surgical Instructions
What to do before your pet's surgery
Cataract Surgery Post-Op Guide
Caring for your pet after cataract surgery
Elizabethan Collar Guide
Fitting and using your pet's e-collar
Ready to schedule a visit?
Appointments are arranged directly by phone or email so we can give every patient the attention they need.