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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.

Book Appointment (770) 921-4981

"My family has been using Beaver Crossing Animal Hospital for all of our families pets for 35+ years. They have always offered a gentle, kind, loving and skillful approach to every dog, cat and bird we have adopted. Like your own family, the Doctors and Staff at Beaver Crossing Animal Hospital, actually love your pets. Additionally, they care about you. They are always mindful of what is in the best interest of the animal and the owner. They work within the time and financial parameters of each client. They have truly been there for the very first steps and the final steps of every furry/feathery member of our family. Over the years we have referred more than 70 people that we can confirm have gone on to become customers- each person has sent us their thanks and ensured us that they will be clients for life.Today they dropped everything to immediately get us in (no appointment) they patiently worked with the very pregnant ill rescue cat that we just found- they even graciously gave up some of their own lunch time to make sure our millions of questions were answered, prescriptions were filled and no areas of care were over looked. They never rushed us once, despite the time!In spite of the fact that we have long sense moved away (quite a distance) from the Lilburn office, we still make the drive there because of the people- trust us, it's worth it! We pass a lot of vets to get to this office and we wouldn't dream of stopping anywhere else.I will admit it- when it comes to our pets, we are demanding, picky and all the other words for"extremely cautious". BCAH meets and exceeds the highest expectations. You will feel the difference in the way you are talked to, respected and consulted every step of the way!Pet parents need a safe place they can trust the lives of their loved ones to.Administrator Aleena (spelling) is amazing & I can't say enough good things about her. Dr. Smith is wonderful, brilliant and I can honestly say I love both of them!"

Crys C.

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