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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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"Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Labrie. She was so kind to my sweet Sprite .she treated her with such patience and diligence. Checking her over thoroughly and gave her advice and was so honest with me the whole process and made me feel at ease even with my little sweetie sick. She got the results to me ASAP and also the wonderful vet Technician that I sadly don't remember their name. They had vivid hair (a magenta/purple) was so sweet with my cat. And was so kind to me. Talked me over all the pricing and what is recommended. Trimmed her nails and gave me AMAZING advice for new fun puzzle food devices to try out. Ofc I bought all of them the second I got home to slow her eating down a bit. Just got them in today and had to try them out (shhh.... Don't tell dad. They had a midnight snack) they are perfect and loved all of their new toys and slow puzzle feeders. THANK YOU so so much for making me and my girly feel so special and giving me the best advice! Stole my business right off the rip. (Totally off topic but it brought so much warmth into my heart. They have a small candle up front to be lit when a family member has to say good bye to their best friends. I've never seen that before anywhere else) overall shining reviews. Doctor Labrie is the only vet for me. Such a sweetie"

Eliza L.

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