Welcome To Neighborhood Vet
We look forward to caring for your pet
No Appointment Needed
To make veterinary care more accessible, we offer check in or walk in visits until we reach capacity.
Check in service allows you and your pet to relax at home while you wait and secures your visit time. We offer same day or up to 7 days advance availability. Please arrive at your appropriate time.
Walk in service is first come first serve up to 1 hour before closing. We have a cozy waiting room with separate dog and cat areas, outdoor seating, and dog walk area. For longer waits, take a stroll around our wonderful neighborhood. Forsyth Park is only a short walk away.
*Pets and Owners must stay together at all times during your wait. We do not have housing capabilities.
We strive to keep estimated wait times accurate. Please understand the medical field can be unpredictable.
Prepare for Your Visit
For you and your pet’s visit to be positive, please be prepared. The following recommendations will reduce your wait time and allow more time with our team:
Complete pre-visit forms
Send recent and/or relevant medical records including Rabies Vaccine history
Alert our team to special needs for you or your pet
Have questions and concerns ready
Have your pet familiar with a leash or carrier
Collect urine or fecal samples if needed
What To Expect
Before Your Visit
Rabies Vaccine
We want to make sure pets and people stays safe and follow local laws , which means having a current rabies vaccine. Don’t worry if you don’t have records, the vaccine has expired, or your pet hasn’t been vaccinated yet—we can take care of it during your visit, as long as your pet is feeling well. If your pet isn’t feeling their best, we’ll wait to give the vaccine until they’re healthy, but we can still provide other care during the visit.
Medical and Vaccine History
If your pet has vaccine records or medical history, please have the relevant documents ready. If your pet is taking medication, please know the medication type, strength, and dosing. This information is needed for completing intake forms.
Our veterinarian and team need adequate time to review the records in order to provide the best care. By providing our team with complete records before your visit, you will reduce your wait time, have more time with our doctor, and prevent repeat procedures.
Ways to send previous records:
Email: yourfriends@nvsav.com
Text a pic: 912.775.WELL
Drop Off a copy to the clinic
Have your previous vet email us
* Record release may take several days. Some hospitals require owner written consent to release records. Owners are responsible for acquiring previous records.
If your pet does not have previous records no worries. We are happy to be your pet’s first veterinarian.
If you can not obtain records, please understand we may not be able to offer your pet complete care and services or some procedures/tests/vaccines may need to be repeated.
Client and Patient Forms
As a medical provider and to establish the veterinary-client-patient-relationship, we need you and your pet’s information prior to your visit. Please allow 15-20 minutes to accurately complete the forms. Until our pets can talk, you are their voice. Once we have your information and reason for visit, we can set a time for the visit or give you a wait time.
Samples
Collecting a fecal or urine sample before you arrive can make your visit more efficient and prevent another visit to the clinic. Fecal and urine samples are needed for routine and sick visits.
Clinic Visit
Arrival
Our clinic offers ample parking for your convenience. Please keep your pet leashed or in a carrier at all times while on premise. Our concierge will happily greet you and finish checking in your pet. Please allow at least 30-45 minutes for your entire visit. Some appointments may take longer. Medical procedures and tests can vary visit times.
Medical Assessment
Our veterinary assistant or technician will gather more information about you and your pet once entering the exam room. Our veterinarian and team will provide a health assessment and treatment plan. We will collect any samples and perform diagnostics as needed. We will answer any questions or concerns you have during the visit. We believe in keeping pets and owners together the entire visit if appropriate.
Treatment Plan
Our team will provide a treatment plan including estimated costs prior to completing any procedures. We will discuss options and work together as a team to provide the best care for your pet. Upon approval the plan will be completed.
Payment
Major credit cards
Until Next Time
Our team will plan any follow-up visits or additional treatments as needed. We will explain medications and at home care. We offer the convenience of payment in the exam room. You will be provided with discharge instructions, visit summary, and vaccine records.
