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*If medications are not in hospital-dispensed bottles or labels do not match the description, we may not be able to medicate your pet. Please pay special attention to this for the safety of your pet!*
We provide all bedding, bowls, etc. We recommend you do not leave personal items at the hospital; items can be misplaced. Keep leashes and collars with you.
AS THE OWNER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for ensuring all property is returned to you at discharge.
Medical Authorization (Please Sign below):HICKORY VETERINARY AND SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IS AUTHORIZED TO RENDER MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ILLNESS OR INJURY as deemed necessary by the doctors while boarding. If not life-threatening, we will call before treatment. If no call back within 2 hours after a message, doctors are authorized to perform exam and necessary care. All costs are due at pick-up.
If you have any special circumstances or requests, we will try to accommodate. Examples include diet (house food is Science Diet), extra exercise, or medications. For medical services (vaccines, check lumps, ears, legs, teeth, etc.) the owner must authorize. Exam fee of $85.
ABANDONMENT OF ANIMALS: If the client does not pick up or call within 3 days after the agreed upon pick up date, a certified letter will be sent. If the pet is not claimed and fees paid within the specified time, the client relinquishes all rights; the animal becomes property of Hickory Veterinary Hospital.
VACCINATIONS REQUIRED TO BOARD: Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Bordetella, Canine Influenza. Cats: Rabies and FVRCP. Provide proof at least 1 week before boarding. If required, we can schedule vaccines. An up-to-date wellness exam with our doctors is required to board (if not our client, $72).
This form expires 1 year from the date signed.