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 Terrell Mill Animal Hospital
Animals We See Cats, Dogs
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  • Location
    1315 Powers Ferry Road SE
    Marietta, GA 30067
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  • Hours
    Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Sat - Sun: Closed

    Your pet may begin his/her stay with us as early as 7:30 am Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am on Saturdays. We suggest you bring your pet in by 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 12:30 pm on Saturday so that they can be briefly examined by one of our doctors and shown to their "rooms" and given dinner/brunch.

    We suggest for all grooming and or bathing appointments your pet be brought in by 9:00 am on Monday morning. This will allow time for the doctor to briefly examine your pet and allow enough time to make sure your pet is dry before going home.

    When your pet is scheduled for a surgery, please bring your pet to the hospital between 7:30 am - 8:00 am. We will check your pet in for surgery and then you and your pet will meet with a veterinary technician who can answer any questions you may have during your pet's stay with us. This will also allow your pet to becomes comfortable in his/her room and for us to run any needed tests prior to surgery.