Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
How are we different than your family veterinarian?
Veterinary specialists work to compliment the services of your family veterinarian.
Your pet's veterinarian has referred your pet to us for further evaluation and treatment. This may include diagnostic procedures, 24 hour in hospital care, emergency procedures and other testing and therapies.
How do we work with your family veterinarian?
Your veterinarian is contacted with updates concerning your pet. Our goal is to provide specialty care and then return your pet either to your home or to
your family veterinarian as soon as possible. Your routine care will remain with your family veterinarian. Follow up care will be scheduled with NFVS or your family veterinarian, depending on your pet's needs.
Can I visit my pet?
Yes. Patient visiting is encouraged. Visits from family members reduce patient stress. Some limits on visitation may need to be set in order to provide the best
patient care.
Will my pet be alone overnight?
No. There will always be doctors and nurses on the premises around the clock.
Will my pet be in pain?
Special attention is paid to the control and management of pain in all of our patients. The latest pain relief protocols are used to control
patient discomfort.
Will my pet need to be hospitalized?
On occasion your pet may need to be hospitalized for surgery, medical procedures
or treatment. Our objective, however, is for your pet to be home with you or return to your family veterinarian as soon as possible.