Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital

Appointment Policy

 

We believe in making access to care as easy as possible for our clients. That is why we operate on both and appointment and walk-in basis. If you would like a specific time to be seen, please call our front desk to schedule an appointment - otherwise feel free to drop by and you will be seen as soon as possible. Emergency cases shall always receive top priority, which is why occasional appointment delay is inevitable. Please realize that we make a sincere attempt to see each client on time.

 


For your convenience, drop-off appointments are available. A 'drop off' means you could bring your pet at the time that works best for you and leave him/her with us for a couple of hours, as early as 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Usually we will ask you to drop off sometime in the morning so our doctors can examine the patient in between appointments or at the time purposely reserved for admitted patients. Once the doctor has finished, he or she will give you a call to go over the diagnosis and to give you discharge instructions.

 

For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date. Even though we make every effort to make our patients feel comfortable during visits, they may be a little uneasy about new people, new surroundings and other pets. This is one of the reasons we ask you to restrain your pet. We require that animals be placed on a leash or in pet carriers before entering the waiting room.


Payment Policy

We require full payment at the time that services are rendered. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash and personal checks. Care Credit is a form of credit card that can be applied for on-line or over the phone which will extend a line of credit for the medical treatments.


Patient Arrival Policy

For your protection, and that of others, all dogs must be on a leash and properly controlled while in the waiting area or exam rooms.

All cats must be presented in an appropriate cat carrier or on a leash.