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. 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
  2. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples if requested.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

"I took my dog in for a second opinion only, Dr. Johnson is so thorough and really was helpful. He later called to check and see how my dog was doing even knowing he was only a second opinion. long story short we have now changed vet's and Dr, Johnson is now our full time vet. He has always called me personally to check on my pets and to give me any test results. The girls on his staff are also so friendly and do their best to help with anything they can. We are so happy with the service we get there. We are new have been using them only about 5 months now and we are really happy with them. We do have a dog who has chronic bronchitis so we have visited many times in the short time we have been using them. All together we have three dogs who are now treated there. I highly highly recommend Dr. Johnson. He is a very caring vet I have never gotten the feeling it is just about money, he really cares and it shows. We have had one experience there that was not to my satisfaction. One of my dogs needed blood work drawn for a test, the girl tried the neck and could not hit the vein, she said the vein was rolling on her. she then tried the hind leg and again could not hit a vein, she said he had small veins and there was to much hair. I decided not to let her try a third time, so I asked if Dr. Johnson was in she said he was and she would take our dog to him if I wanted him to try. I wanted Dr. Johnson to try however I wanted him to come to the room and do it, when I asked her to have him come to the room she said he was to busy. I said then we will pass as I was not sure what the difference in him coming to the room and her taking the dog to him was it is a small place and either way he would be drawing the blood. I will call to get another appointment for his blood work as we need the results for the test. Other than that this place has always been great and we have never experienced a problem."

Sandra S.

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