Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please give us a call at (757) 859-6415.

What are the Hospital hours?

Our hospital is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. We are open until 5:00 pm on Friday, with closure between 12:00 noon and 1:45 PM. The clinic is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Do I need to have an appointment?

Yes, patients are seen by appointment. We do not accept walk-ins.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Discover, Visa, and CareCredit. We do not offer in-house financing

Can I make payments?

We do not offer in-house financing; payment is due at time of service.

At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?

Spaying or neutering for dogs can be done any time after 6 months of age. Cats can be spayed or neutered any time after 4 months. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests organ function, and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 10-14 days following the surgery.

Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?

No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

Do you board pets?

No, we do not board pets.