What to Expect
To make your visit comfortable for you and your beloved pet, Bishopgate Animal Hospital will strive to be a relaxed, inviting, and friendly environment every time you walk through our doors. . We have a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that is clean, comfortable, and efficient. You can expect our full attention to your pets’ needs; our service will be provided with courtesy and respect.
When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted warmly, and we will guide you into an examination room by a team member. One of our team members will take a current weight history and gather data for the veterinarian. A veterinarian will do a thorough examination of your pet, answer your concerns or questions and plan further diagnostics or treatment as necessary.
We are excited to meet you and your fluffy family members! Call us today at 905-842-8800 to schedule
an appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you.
Annual check-up:
It is highly recommended that once a year, you should take your pet in for an overall health check-up. A skipped yearly exam can be the equivalent of not going to your family doctor for 5-8 years. This can allow major medical issues to develop in your pet. Instinct causes animals to hide their symptoms and they can sometimes appear healthy but have serious underlying medical conditions. A regular visit with your veterinarian can help reduce your pet’s stress, pain and keep them on the road to a healthy long life This will include a full physical exam; checking like eye, ear, dental issues, lungs, heart, lumps, and bumps, body condition, etc.
Control over your pet:
When you arrive for your pet’s scheduled appointment, please keep your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier. Your pet may be outgoing and friendly, but some of our patients are afraid of other animals. Also, when a pet is sick or scared, he or she may not want to be friendly with other pets. For anxious or scared pets we always recommend getting some calming medications before coming for the check-up to make it a better experience for the fluffy friends.
Medical History:
During your first visit to the hospital, please bring or allow us to collect all medical records for your pet if you are moving from another area/hospital. The medical history portion of the exam is extremely important as this information helps us understand your companion’s lifestyle and any risk factors, or ongoing health issues (if any) which will determine the preventive health care best suited to his or her needs. If you’re unsure of past medical history, let us know everything that you think will be important, our veterinarian will work with any information you have. Upon getting a history and presenting a complaint of your pet, the veterinarian will perform a thorough physical examination, communicating any findings to you, and plan further diagnostic and treatment plans according to the needs of the pet by discussing with you in detail.
Referrals and Critical Care:
Depending upon some unforeseen circumstances when deemed necessary or upon your request, we can refer your pets to a university or a specialist who has advanced experience in areas such as medicine, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, or critical care at the
Payment Options
Payment is expected in full when services are rendered upon drop-off or before discharge. as already discussed in the given estimates. We make every effort to make sure fees are fair and reasonable ( already discussed in given estimates). In order to focus on our patients’ needs, customer service, and minimizing costs, we do not bill at a later date.
For your convenience, we accept debit cards, major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), and cash.
Sorry, we don’t accept American Express and personal cheques.
Insurance For Your Pets:
Another popular option for your family and pet is insurance coverage. To learn more, please visit the following pet insurance websites . . .