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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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"This place is amazing. I left Leander Vet after not receiving good care, new hope is the best. The picture is my angel Pip, sadly what we all thought was IBD. VEG feels it was lymphoma that started spreading. Her quality of life went downhill quick, one morning/afternoon she was her normal self and wanting to eat. By that evening she no longer had an interest. She just wanted to sleep. Even with an appetite stimulant which she has always responded to, VEG giving her regular cat food (she would eat dog food if we let her) didn't even want it just wanted to sleep. They felt it was best to end the suffering as it would've gotten worse in the span of a month :/ . I do want to say thank you to Dr. Brown and Dr. Selzcer hopefully I spelt her name right.. you both have done everything you could to treat Pip on what we all thought this was with limited funds. Also Thank you to Dr. Anderson she helped with my other cat Bandit when she was bleeding after getting fixed. Today I'm moving out of state. So I wanted to take my time to let people know how great New hope is. And to thank the amazing team there!"

Leigh-Ann H.

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