Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions/answers that we are frequently asked. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at Clovis Veterinary Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday 8:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 7pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5pm, Thursday 8:30am to 7pm, and Friday 8:30am to 5pm.  We will start being open for Saturday hours in 2010.  The clinic is closed on Sunday.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?

    Yes, patients are seen by appointment, but we will do our best to accommodate all pets in need of care.  Patients seen on a walk in basis may need to wait longer for service.
    Critical patients are seen first, regardless of appointment status.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

     Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, CareCredit, MedChoice

4. Can I make payments?

    Payment is required at the time of service.  If you have trouble making payments, please visit www.carecredit.com or www.medchoicefinancial.com

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

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. 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 required prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

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

7. 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, at no charge.

8.  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 anal sac cancer and perineal hernias later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

9.  Do you board pets?

   Yes, we do boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats.

10.  What are your kennels like?

   Our dog kennels are all indoor. The dogs are walked 3 times daily while they are boarding, and are given play time. The cat boarders are housed in a separate area away from the dogs. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.