{"id":3036,"date":"2020-08-05T13:05:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T18:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avgvet.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2973"},"modified":"2024-09-20T21:49:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T21:49:57","slug":"plan-your-first-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scottscreekanimalhospital.com\/pet-resources\/plan-your-first-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your First Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row el_class=&#8221;content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Your first appointment<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>How do I transfer my pet\u2019s record from a previous clinic?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply call your previous vet office to request a copy of your records, and bring them with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Or, you can request to have them sent directly to us at:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Fax: 704-495-3254<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Email: <strong><a title=\"null\" href=\"mailto:info@scottscreekanimalhospital.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info@scottscreekanimalhospital.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>How long will my first appointment take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>We schedule appointments for 30 minutes. During this time, your pet will receive a full physical exam and any recommended treatments (such as vaccines), and you\u2019ll have time to ask the veterinarian any questions you may have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">We recommend you come about 10-15 minutes early to fill out paperwork (or, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottscreekanimalhospital.com\/schedule-appointment\/\">fill out your first visit form now, and bring it\u00a0with you).<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>What do I need to bring to my first appointment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In order to serve you and your pet most efficiently, we recommend bringing a copy of any medical records you have for your furry family member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">You can bring a copy with you, or call your previous veterinarian to have the records sent directly to us, at:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Fax: 704-495-3254<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Email: <strong><a title=\"null\" href=\"mailto:info@scottscreekanimalhospital.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info@scottscreekanimalhospital.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">If your pet is taking any medications or supplements, it can also help to bring the containers with you, so we can make a note of the brand and dosage for your pet\u2019s medical records.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>I just got a new puppy\/kitten. 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