If your pet is being transferred or referred
by your regular veterinarian for emergency or continued care, please bring all pertinent medical records, laboratory work, and diagnostic images.
This evaluation is similar to the wellness exam
given by your regular veterinarian, but focuses more on identifying musculoskeletal and / or neurologic abnormalities and functional challenges.
We will provide you with 2 forms - the ColiCare Program Compliance Affidavit which should be
completed by your regular veterinarian, and the ColiCare Surgical Reimbursement Form, which should be completed by your veterinary surgeon.
If you are considering acupuncture for your dog, keep in mind that your dog must have a physical
exam by your regular veterinarian before being referred to an acupuncturist.
It would be best to have him seen and
evaluated by your regular veterinarian, as they can give you an idea as to what might be going on, if that is an appropriate therapy for him, if it may help, how much it will cost, and if it is available in your area.
Caine had been seen
by his regular veterinarian in June for bloodwork and urinalysis to determine if he could be on daily NSAIDs for his hip dysplasia.
Weedle, an 11 - year old neutered male Turkish Van, was referred to the Internal Medicine Division of the Veterinary Referral Center of Northern
Virginia by his regular veterinarian for inappropriate urination, increasing aggressiveness toward his housemate, and jowls that looked like an intact male cat.
There are a variety of different treatments for squamous cell carcinomas some of which can be
performed by your regular veterinarian and others which require a board certified equine ophthalmologist.
VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas, provides state - of - the - art specialty care as an extension of services
provided by your regular veterinarian.
We will provide you with 2 forms - the ColiCare Program Compliance Affidavit which should be
completed by your regular veterinarian, and the ColiCare Surgical Reimbursement Request Form, which should be completed by your veterinary surgeon.
Added diagnostics such as an ECG, x-rays, or blood pressure may be
done by your regular veterinarian, but they are more for supporting information, not to make the diagnosis.
We do not offer x-rays at Helping Hands, so they must be provided
by your regular veterinarian.
All other primary health care will continue to be provided
by your regular veterinarian.
Our center is designed to function as an extensive of services provided
by your regular veterinarian.
After completing a thorough evaluation of your pet and the medical records provided
by your regular veterinarian, a unique diagnostic and treatment plan is formulated to meet your pet's needs.
Puppies should be seen
by your regular veterinarian and receive their first round of shots and deworming at least 7 days prior to the first working session.
We do not offer x - rays at Helping Hands, so they must be provided
by your regular veterinarian.
You need to have your cat checked out
by your regular veterinarian.
An auscultation can be done
by your regular veterinarian or by a board certified cardiologist.
In most cases, we treat patients that have been referred to
us by regular veterinarians.
We have a dedicated team of veterinarians specially trained in emergency and critical care medicine, who function as an extension of the services provided
by your regular veterinarian.