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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. Complete the New Client Form prior to your first visit.
  2. 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
  3. Collect any necessary stool or urine samples, if requested.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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"We have used Banfield vet but no more tired of the problems and miss diagnosis our little girl a Shih Tzu named chewy was recently diagnosed the have low platelet counts with the first draw they took they said they had problems getting it and wasn't sure of the outcome, but still diagnosed her with auto immune disease they put her on medicine we took her back two more times the second time her blood count went up to 78 the third time it was down to 11 they suggested we take her to UGA which would've cost around four grand our daughter worked for Dr Hekking Previously and she will not use any other doctor. We have seen him a couple times, so we took her to see him and have a second opinion He done bloodwork but also done a Smear to make sure the blood work right? something Banfield never did Her blood platelet count was 158 which is normal. This was done two days after seeing Banfield vet Their incompetence is unbelievable for obvious reasons we will be going to East Paulding vet hospital, and chewy will be seeing Doctor Hekking From now on the extra drive is nothing when it comes to chewy's well-being"

Me M.

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