Your Appointment
Patients are referred to Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice by their family veterinarian. Prior to your visit, your veterinarian will provide our staff with complete referral information. The referral provides the following information:
- describes your pet’s problems
- Lists medications that your pet is taking
- Includes all relevant diagnostic and laboratory test results
Once we have received the referral from your family veterinarian, we can schedule your pet’s appointment. If you have a very young animal or an animal with diabetes, please let us know so we can discuss specific fasting requirements for your pet with you at this time.
- To schedule an appointment at our office in Marietta, call: 770-424-6663
- To schedule an appointment at our office in Roswell, call: 770-594-2603
- To schedule an appointment at our office in Woodstock, call: 678-214-0300
If you are unable to keep your appointment, please give us a 24-hour notice. We can always reschedule your appointment.
Appointment Day
Be sure to bring all relevant information including:
- X-rays
- Blood test results
- Medications your pet is taking
Please have your pet controlled on a leash or in a carrier for their safety and the safety of others.
Please do not feed your pet for 12 hours prior to your appointment as sedation may be required for diagnostic or surgical procedures.
You may give your pet water.
Continue your pet’s normal medication schedule and remember to bring all medications with you.
When possible, please withhold non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, as they can mask symptoms.
Please note: Appropriate fasting for very young animals and diabetic animals should follow instructions given at the time the appointment was made.
When You Arrive
After you check in with the receptionist, the Surgeon will meet with you and your pet. A physical examination will be performed on your pet, a complete medical history will be take and your pet’s condition will be evaluated. The Surgeon may discuss additional examinations or diagnostic test to assist in making the diagnosis.