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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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"Aliso Viejo Pet Hospital deserves as many stars in the sky as possible they are absolutely fantastic and thorough with everything that they do I have to say I'm more than impressed. they neutered my dog they did surgical work on his teeth they did extensive comprehensive diagnosis regarding his Paw licking with laboratory results and got him in Tip-Top shape so that he can continue to live his best life. After all of his work that was done on him they gave me back my baby looking exactly like he just woke up from an pleasurable afternoon nap. they really know what they're doing. my puppy has not been in any pain or discomfort. Job well done. All the nurses are wonderful the staff everyone there are genuinely compassionate and you don't have to wait days for results. the doctors listen to you and they are very thorough with explaining procedures makes it so much better to understand what's going on. they don't just talk at you. The doctors do absolutely beautiful clean Surgical work it's unbelievable really it's really a very wonderful place to to be in time of need with your precious pet I have to say. I like the fact that they're not like a mill packing people in. Everything is spaced out Lovely and time efficient. they follow up continually and everybody works in sync which is unheard of and they do exactly what they say they're going to do. This is a most efficient practice and I give them A thousand stars!"

bijou C.

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