Your First Visit
Preparing for Your First Veterinary Visit

Your first visit will allow us to get to know each other, check your pet's health, and begin wellness care to help prevent against future illnesses.

Before Your First Visit

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Gather Medical Records

Bring any medical, vaccine or adoption records you may have for your pet.
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Complete Our New Client Form

Download and complete this form to bring with you to your visit.
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During Your First Visit

During your pet’s first visit, your veterinarian will do a head-to-tail exam and check overall health, including the skin and coat, eyes and ears, teeth and gums, heart, lungs and other vital organs.

The veterinarian will also check your pet for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.

Your veterinarian will also ask questions about your pet’s diet, habits and activities, and discuss overall health and wellness including:

  • Vaccine History
  • Parasite Prevention
  • Spaying/Neutering
  • Dental Care
  • Microchipping
Ask Questions
Your first visit is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your pet's breed. Symptoms of many hereditary conditions are not always obvious, so awareness is important for early detection.

This is also a great time to ask for any recommendations or tips about care, training and feeding. Don't forget to schedule your pet's follow-up visit before you leave. After all, preventive care can help your pet live a longer and healthier life.

If you have any questions at all about your pet's upcoming visit, don't hesitate to contact us. We're looking forward to seeing you and your pet soon.
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VCA North Coast Animal Hospital
Animals We See Cats, Dogs, Rabbits
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  • Location
    414 Encinitas Boulevard
    Encinitas, CA 92024
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  • Hours
    Mon - Sat: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sun: Closed

    When your pet is scheduled for a surgery, they must be admitted from 7:00 am - 8:00 am the day of the procedure, with a scheduled drop off appointment. We recommend allowing yourself 10-15 minutes to review any questions or concerns, as well as to sign the appropriate paperwork. If you have a surgery scheduled but have not yet scheduled a drop off time, please call the hospital and one of our Client Service Representatives will be more than happy to assist you. All pets are to be fasted after 9pm the evening prior to as well as the morning of the procedure in preparation for surgery.

    Text us at (760) 538-3310.