Orthopedic Consent Form

PARASITES

For the protection of your pet as well as the other hospital guests, you may incur an additional fee for treatment if your pet is found to have external parasites including but not limited to ticks, fleas, lice, and mites.

CARDIOPULMINARY RESUSCITATION

SURGICAL SAFETY BLOOD TESTING

Like you, our greatest concern is the wellbeing of your pet. An assessment of your pet’s health will be done prior to anesthesia. However, many conditions including disorders of the liver, kidneys, or blood are not detected unless blood testing is performed.

If your pets is 5-8 years old, surgical safety blood testing is MANDATORY. The additional cost will be $115.

If your pet is 8 years or older, geriatric surgical safety blood testing is MANDATORY. The additional cost will be $215.

CONSENT TO ADMINISTER MEDICAL / SURGICAL TREATMENT

As the legal agent, I give my consent for Companion Animal Clinic and its staff to administer medical and/or surgical treatment for my pet. I understand that unforeseen conditions may occur which could require additional or different treatments than initially expected.

I acknowledge that there are risks of injury or death in the administration of anesthetics. I do not hold Companion Animal Clinic or its staff liable for the problems that might occur, provided reasonable care and precautions are followed.

I understand that additional charges may occur if I fail to pick up my pet at the agreed upon time. If a pet is left for more than (15) days, it will be considered abandoned.

As owner or agent I assume financial responsibility for all charges incurred and recognized that the actual charges may be more or less than estimated, depending on the treatments rendered.

PAYMENT POLICY

PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SERVICE: We accept cash, all major credit cards, CareCredit and Scratch Pay.

If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please let us know and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment for a more convenient time.

ITEMS LEFT WITH YOUR PET