New Pet Visits
New Pet Visits
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Your pet deserves the best care possible. When it’s time to visit a new vet, you may wonder where to start. Placing your animal in someone else’s hands takes a great amount of trust, and our team at Blue Lake Animal Hospital is prepared to gain yours.
We are wholly dedicated to you and your pet, delivering outstanding care when you need it. Our preventative medicine promotes your pet’s well-being and involves high-quality medications, procedures, and treatments. We’re accepting new patients, and we’d love to meet your pet. Here’s what to know as you get acquainted with our office.
Your First Visit
Starting fresh is exciting, and visiting a new vet is no exception. During the first visit, we aim to make the experience enjoyable both for you and your pet. We will introduce you and your pet to our team and get you comfortable at our office. We’ll discuss your pet’s current and past medical history to get an idea of what we’re dealing with. There will be some paperwork involved, and we’ll learn if you have pet insurance to cover certain procedures. To make the process run smoothly, we’ll transfer medical records from your previous vet.
First impressions matter, and we’re here to exceed your expectations from the moment you and your pet arrive at our office. We want to make the most of each and every visit going forward. Before you come, know what is likely to happen at the initial appointment:
- Basic Testing. We’ll do basic, noninvasive tests on your pet, such as checking its heart rate, blood pressure, and weight. We will also do a simple physical examination to check for any abnormalities.
- Meet Our Veterinarians. You’ll meet our friendly office staff and veterinarians. We’ll introduce you and learn about your expectations and possible concerns.
- Begin Wellness Strategy. From the very first appointment, your pet receives individualized attention. If we suspect a health problem from the get-go, we will begin building a preventative strategy to help your pet become as healthy as possible.
Our Veterinarians Are Here for You
It’s normal for your pet to be a bit nervous upon entering our office for the first time since new places can be an overwhelming source of new scents and sights. Know that your pet is in good hands as we treat all patients with empathy. Any pet parent needs a dependable vet to help them through the toughest times. Keeping your pet healthy is possible with a knowledgeable expert at your side. Blue Lake Animal Hospital is a highly esteemed vet center because we take a preventative approach to your pet’s health. The first visit is paramount as we want you to be satisfied with your experience. We aim to become your pet’s long-term veterinarian, as familiarity will bring comfort when it’s time for checkups and routine exams. From heartworms to certain cancers, we offer all the services your pet needs to feel its best.
Plan Your Visit
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Blue Lake Animal Hospital is excited to meet your family! We’re passionate about helping animals of all kinds live full, healthy lives. If you’d like to get started at our veterinary, please call our office to schedule an appointment.
What We Do
Caledonia Veterinary Services
Preventive Medicine
Prevention is key to supporting your pet’s ongoing health. We devise an individualized strategy to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Surgical Services
We perform standard and specialized surgeries to address your pet’s health concerns, including spays, tumor removal, orthopedic surgeries, and more.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of preventing communicable diseases. Keep your pet up-to-date on their vaccinations right at our office.
Dental Care
Dental health is essential to your pet’s overall wellness. Our dental services cover all of your pet’s oral health needs, from tooth extraction to cleaning.
Special Care for Pocket Pets
We understand the unique needs of pocket pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Our team has the
expertise to provide the best care for these small companions, ensuring their health and happiness.
Reviews
Happy Customers
Absolutely wonderful staff. Very caring and always try to fit us in when needed. Dr. Heather is so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We are incredibly thankful their pricing is reasonable which makes regular maintenance much easier, especially right now.
Kristi G.
Best veterinarians in Grand Rapids.
Lee B.
SO nice and kind! They were so friendly with my puppy for his first visit. Thank you!
E. F.
Great staff.
R. G.
Just through and through an AMAZING vet, my bunnies were just in last week for the first time. Everyone we interacted with was nothing but nice, they actually care about their patients! They kept small talk with us the entire...
M. E.
We spend a lot of time here, much to the dismay of our dog. The staff are professional, friendly, and very kind to my terrified lapdog.
K. C.
They have been absolutely amazing with the care of my bunny rabbits I'm so glad I found them, and they are very cheap too. The staff is absolutely friendly and amazing.
C. W.
We absolutely love Dr. Heather! Highly recommend Blue Lake.
W. C.
I can’t say enough good things about Blue Lake Animal Hospital and their amazing team! I bring all of my cats and dogs here, and every single visit has been exceptional. They genuinely go above and beyond, always taking the...
W.
Dr. Heather of Blue Lake Animal Hospital is absolutely the best vet I've ever taken my animals to, in a lifetime of owning animals. She's kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable.
B. S.
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