I. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be admitted to the hospital, your pet must be up to date on his/her wellness exam and necessary vaccines (Rabies, Bordatella, DHLPP, and FVRCP).
II. PRE-ANESTHETIC EXAMINATION AND BLOOD TESTING: Although most animals tolerate anesthesia, there is an inherent risk, even in healthy pets. To provide the best conditions possible for anesthesia, a veterinarian first assesses your pet during a pre-surgical exam. This exam is important and provides a portion of our pets health status. In addition, we highly recommend a pre-surgical blood panel, similar to what humans receive, to obtain a further diagnostic picture of your pets health. The reason for this panel is two-fold: 1) Blood tests might reveal hidden abnormalities that would put your pet at greater risk for anesthetic complications. In this case, we would postpone surgery and recommend needed treatment. 2) This panel would serve as a reference (what is normal for your pet) as your pet ages, becomes ill, or needs possible emergency treatment in the future.
III: ANESTHESIA CONSENT: I authorize Valley West Veterinary Hospital to perform a procedure on my pet that requires anesthesia. I understand that results cannot be guaranteed, and that anesthesia and surgery always carry potential risks to the life and health of my pet. I am aware that in rare cases, medical complications may arise which will be treated in a prompt manner by the medical staff of Valley West Veterinary Hospital,. I assume full financial responsibility for this animal, for all the procedures required and requested either on this form or by phone.
By Signing this document you certify that you own or have the permission of the owner to consent Valley West Veterinary Hospital and its staff to hospitalize, administer treatments, and perform procedures deemed necessary by the attending veterinarian for the welfare of your pet. I also understand that my signing, I am taking full responsibility for payment, treatments, and procedures upon discharge of the pet.
