Getting Started With Our Hospital
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for your pet at Coldwater Animal Hospital, please contact us whenever you can for available appointment times and more information.
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New Clients Welcome!
Thank you for considering Coldwater Animal Hospital to take care of your pet. Your pet is our number one priority, and our compassionate team is dedicated to making your pet’s experience as beneficial and stress-free as possible.
What To Expect During Your First Visit
Prior to your pet’s first appointment, it is important that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes in advance to fill our necessary paperwork.
We will ask you the age of your animal, their breed, any underlying medical conditions, concerns you have, and more. It is important that we gather all of this information so that we can give your pet the best and most individualized care possible. It is also important that we are made aware of any vaccinations that your pet has had or needs so we can make sure they are properly vaccinated.
Our veterinarians are highly educated and are always willing to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your animal. We are well-versed in behavior guidelines, dietary management, and treatments that you may want to provide for your pet. Please make sure that your pet is properly secured on leash or within a carrier to ensure the safety of both your pet and others. We want to make your first appointment as easy and comfortable as we can for both you and your pet.
Fear Free Visit
Visiting the veterinarian can be stressful for your pet - we use many tactics to help ease this stress:
- Minimizing time (exposure to other animals) in the waiting room
- Dimmable lights in our exam rooms
- Pheromone sprays
- Classical music playing throughout the clinic
- Yoga mats (to make the exam tables more comfortable)
- Using the least amount of restraint necessary to restrain your pet
You can help make your pet’s visit less stressful as well! A low stress visit begins at home - the articles and Youtube videos below will help your pet arrive at our office as calm as possible. Of course, you can always call us if you feel you need additional advice - that’s what we’re here for!
