This first visit is our chance to get to know you and your dog, check your dog’s health and talk through what their care needs will be, including wellness care to prevent future illnesses.

Prepare Your Pet

• Take a walk beforehand
to relieve extra energy.

• Pack yummy treats
to make the visit extra special.

• Don’t forget to bring your
dog’s favorite toy.

Write Down

• All your dog’s current medications, including parasite prevention.

• Your questions, so they don’t slip your mind.

Fill Out

Download and complete our

to bring with you to your visit.

Bring

• A copy of your dog’s
medical records.

• A stool sample collected
in the past 24 hours.

• Your Healthy Start™ Certificate,
if you adopted your dog.

During your visit, your veterinarian will:

Ask About

• Diet

• Habits and activities

• Parasite prevention and other medications

• Spaying/neutering

• Dental care

Examine

• Eyes, ears and nose
• Teeth and gums
• Skin and coat
• Heart and lungs
• Abdominal organs
• Legs and back

In other words, a complete nose-to-tail exam!

Stay connected to our care even after your visit:

With the myVCA app,

get answers with free 24/7 Live Chat,  track your pet’s vaccine status and care needs, quickly book appointments and more.

1

Enroll your pet in CareClub

to access unlimited exams  and more to keep your pet happy and healthy.

2

®

This first visit is our chance to get to know you and your dog, check your dog’s health and talk through what their care needs will be, including wellness care to prevent future illnesses.

Prepare Your Pet

• Take a walk beforehand
to relieve extra energy.

• Pack yummy treats to make the visit extra special.

• Don’t forget to bring your dog’s favorite toy.

Write Down

• All your dog’s current
medications, including
parasite prevention.

• Your questions, so they don’t slip your mind.

Fill Out

Download and complete our

to bring with you to your visit.

Bring

• A copy of your dog’s medical records.

• A stool sample collected in the past 24 hours.

• Your Healthy Start™ Certificate,
if you adopted your dog.

During your visit, your veterinarian will:

In other words, a complete nose-to-tail exam!

Ask About

• Diet

• Habits and activities

• Parasite prevention and other medications

• Spaying/neutering

• Dental care

Examine

• Eyes, ears and nose
• Teeth and gums
• Skin and coat
• Heart and lungs
• Abdominal organs
• Legs and back

Stay connected to our care even after your visit:

With the myVCA app,

get answers with free 24/7 Live Chat,  track your pet’s vaccine status and care needs, quickly book appointments and more.

1

Enroll your pet in CareClub

to access unlimited exams  and more to keep your pet happy and healthy.

2

®