Your Pet's First Visit
A pet's first visit to the vet can seem a bit daunting, so we've put together a list of info and resources to help you prepare.
At your first appointment, we will gather information about your pet’s background, health, diet, and training. We can also address any questions or concerns you might have.
Your veterinarian will examine your pet from nose-to-tail, looking for things like heart murmurs, ear infections, and/or parasites. Your vet can also provide pet-proofing tips, training assistance, and parasite protection recommendations.
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Appointment Policies
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your pet's appointment for check-in. If you have not filled out all relevant patient forms yet, plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead of your appointment.
While we do our best to make sure all of our patients are seen on time, there will be times of occasional unexpected delay due to an emergency or because we are providing care for a patient that needs a little more time. Please accept our apologies should this occur, and understand that the same dedication and courtesy will be provided to your pet should they ever need it.
"A week ago, I had an emergency with one of my budgies. After calling around to several places, Hamilton Animal Care was the only place willing to take an emergency visit for her. Unfortunately, she didn't make it long enough for us to get her there. However, the staff was incredible. The vet came out to look at her just to verify that she had passed, and to confirm what we believed happened. The two receptionists were wonderful and provided comforting words. They were very patient with me as I gave them information. We opted to have our budgie privately cremated so we could have her ashes back. Even with a holiday weekend, we still received her ashes back in less than a week. The lovely receptionists once again offered their condolences when we went to pick up her ashes. After getting home with her, we grabbed our mail and found a card from the office. It was such a nice and personal touch having all the staff sign a card for us. They also took a wing print from Bunsen, which means more to me than I could ever say. Thank you so much to the whole staff at Hamilton Animal Care"
Patricia Z.
Hamilton Animal Care - Hamilton Blvd
Our Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Friday | 8:00am - 7:00pm | |
| Saturday | Hours Vary | |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hamilton Animal Care - Tilghman St
Our Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 8:00pm | |
| Friday | 8:00am - 7:00pm | |
| Saturday | Hours Vary | |
| Sunday | Closed |
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