Before Surgery
Please review these instructions carefully before your pet’s appointment.
The Night Before Surgery
Do not give your pet any food after midnight. Water is okay throughout the night.
Exception for pets under 5 months old: They may eat through the night and should be given a small amount of food (about one tablespoon of canned food) by 6:00 a.m. the morning of surgery.
The Morning of Surgery
Before You Leave Home
Complete your online consent form. A link will be emailed to you before your appointment. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it.
Bring cash for any remaining balance. Any balance due at check-in must be paid in cash. We do not accept credit/debit cards or checks.
Cats must arrive in secure carriers. Please place a pee pad, newspaper, or other disposable material in the bottom of the carrier in case of an accident.
If your pet is already vaccinated for rabies and will not be receiving a rabies vaccine at VT-CAN!, please bring their current rabies certificate. A rabies tag is not sufficient proof of vaccination.
Arrival & Check-In
Drop-off is between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
Please allow approximately 20 minutes for check-in.
When you arrive, please remain in your vehicle. If you are the first to arrive, pull up parallel to the clinic entrance/vestibule. A member of our team will meet you, review your pet’s services for the day, and bring your pet into the clinic.
Please arrive on time. Our surgical schedule depends on having all patients checked in and ready for the day.
Tell us about any health concerns or medications. Certain medical conditions or medications may affect whether we can safely perform surgery.
Pickup
Cats: Pickup is generally between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Dogs: Pickup is generally between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Your specific pickup time will be provided at check-in, as it depends on the surgical schedule for that day.
Please make sure you are available and able to pick up your pet when instructed.
Questions or Cancellations
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact us as soon as possible. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 48 hours before your scheduled appointment.
If you have any questions or concerns about your pet before surgery, please contact us.
Phone: 802-223-0034
Email: info@vt-can.org
We look forward to seeing you and taking good care of your pet!