Adequate Time

Your pet’s appointment will last as long as it takes me to examine him/her, diagnose a problem, explain options and answer your questions. I will not be rushing to my next appointment until I feel the job is done.

Client Education and Involvement

I will not perform a procedure or give any medication unless you understand why I am doing it, how much it costs, and what other options may exist. I will not take your animal
away from you to perform diagnostic procedures - you will always be able to see what I am doing (unless you are squeamish - then I will respect and accommodate that).

Proactive, Not Reactive Medicine

Just as with humans, dogs and cats tend to incur more problems in their middle-aged to older years of life. However, the causes (poor diet, lack of exercise, overmedicating, genetics) tend to be present much earlier. My goal is to prevent problems or uncover them as they start, and
not wait until they’ve made your animal sick or caused
other health problems.