Surgery Consent Form

Please fill out this form to help us get to know you and your pet before your first visit.

Owner Information

Pet Information

I do hereby give Dr. Steen, or his agents, and/or representatives, full and complete authority to administer such treatment as is necessary to perform the following procedure(s):

*If you have not received a written estimate and would like one, please ask now.

Your pet is scheduled for a procedure that requires anesthesia. Though very unlikely, anesthesia inherently carries some risk. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to explain why pre-anesthetic blood testing will be performed and why it is important to the health of your four-legged family member. The anesthetic agent is removed from the body by the liver and kidneys, so it is important to know before anesthesia that these organs are functioning well.

Like you, our greatest concern is your pet's well-being. Before anesthesia is administered, a veterinarian will perform a full, comprehensive physical examination to identify any existing medical conditions that could complicate the procedure and compromise your pet's health.

There is always the possibility that a physical exam alone will not identify all of your pet’s health problems. The pre-anesthetic blood profile (a combination of blood tests) is performed prior to anesthesia. The blood profile that we completed in our lab is similar to and equally important to those that your own physician would run if you were to undergo anesthesia. Results will be immediately available before general anesthesia and/or surgery. The cost of this pre-anesthetic blood profile is included in your estimate. **If your pet has had a blood profile completed at your referring veterinarian within the last 30 days, we may not need to repeat this.

We offer electrocardiogram (ECG) to all patients as part of the pre-surgical work-up. An ECG is a diagnostic tool used to screen patients for the presence of hidden heart disease and/or arrhythmias that can form at any age. ECG’s are conducted the morning of surgery and are evaluated by board-certified cardiologist prior to surgery. Anesthesia protocols are often based on the findings of these reports. ECG’s are optional, but highly recommended tools to ensure a favorable outcome for your pet’s procedure.
Reuniting lost or stolen pets with their owners is an increasing problem. The AKC Identification Microchip can help alleviate this problem. This small chip, implanted between your pet’s shoulder blades, will allow veterinary hospitals, shelters, and law enforcement to identify your pet and contact you.

Please check below indicating that you acknowledge the following statements:

Medications:

Please bring these medications with you the day of surgery.

Authorization to Perform Surgery

I understand that there are risks associated with anesthesia the procedures set forth above. I am satisfied after speaking with the staff of Frey Pet Hospital that they will treat your pet as they deem necessary for your pet’s health, safety, and well-being; however, I do understand that no guarantee of successful treatment can be made. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this Authorization for Medical Treatment, the reason why such medical treatment is considered necessary, as well as its advantages and possible complications, if any.

I have received an estimate for the procedure. (If you have not, please ask for one now!) I understand that payment is due at the time your pet is discharged and that a deposit may be required for extensive medical or surgical procedures.

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