Online Forms
Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital offers our patient form(s) online so you can complete it in the convenience of your own home or office.
Download the necessary form(s), print it out and fill in the required information.
Fax us your printed and completed form(s) or bring it with you to your appointment.
What to Expect
When you are looking for a veterinary care clinic you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service. We have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet. We have a state of the art veterinary facility which is clean, comfortable, and efficient. Call us today to schedule an appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you.
Once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up. This will include a full physical exam, and may include teeth and gum cleaning if needed. Our highly trained staff of doctors will check the health of your pet from head to tail, looking in the eyes ears, mouth down to listening to your pets heart rate and breathing.
Bring in any medical history you have of your pet when you come to our vet clinic. It's best to keep a journal of your pet's health throughout his or her life, including behavioral shifts. If you have something like this, share it with our team. If not, let us know everything that you think will be important. Our veterinary staff can still work with whatever information you have.
In some circumstances, our doctors may have to refer you to a specialist who has advanced expertise in areas such as internal medicine or surgery.
We also offer some cosmetic surgeries such as ear crops. These appointments must be made after a consultation visit has occurred to insure the pet is able to go under for those procedures. Additional pain medicine and bloodwork may be necessary.
Veterinary Resources
Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital is aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet.
Our team has taken the time and evaluated the following sites. We trust the information the listed websites provide to you, our client, and member of our family.
American Animal Hospital Association www.aaha.org
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners www.abvp.com
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine www.acvim.org
American Kennel Club www.akc.org
American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges www.aavmc.org
Agility Information www.cleanrun.com
Center for Veterinary Medicine- U.S. Food and Drug Administration www.fda.gov/cvm/
Payment Options
Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill.
We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) checks and cash. All cards must be signed by the owner of the card.
When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well. Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital understands this and is able to make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program. It takes just 5 minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments. You can either apply at our hospital, where we'll call in your application over the phone for immediate approval, or apply yourself online at: www.CareCredit.com.
Highlights of the CareCredit program:
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Low Monthly Payments (3% of the Total Balance)
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* Interest Free, ranging anywhere from 6-24 months (this varies depending on amount charged)
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Determine Approval in a Few Minutes
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No Annual Fee
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sInsurance For Your Pet
Another popular option for your family and pet is insurance coverage. To learn more, please visit the following pet insurance websites:
www.PetInsurance.com
www.24petwatch.com
FAQs
What are the Hospital hours?
Our hospital is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Saturdays we are open from 9:00 am until noon. The clinic is closed on Sunday.
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Do I need to have an appointment?
Yes, patients are seen by appointment.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, Mastercard and Visa.
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Can I make payments?
Payment is required at the time of service.
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At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?
Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
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What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.
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How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?
Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 14 days following the surgery.
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Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?
No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.
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Do you board pets?
Yes, we do boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats. We also can board birds and other small animals, but you will be required to bring your own cage and food for your pet.
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What are your kennels like?
Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked 3 times daily while they are boarding. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.