We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes appointments need to be missed due to emergencies or other commitments. To help us accommodate all our clients, we kindly request at least 2 full business days' notice for any cancellations or rescheduling.
However, if a cancellation or rescheduling request is made with less than 1 full business day’s notice, the following fees will apply:
Late Fee: Clients will be charged a late fee if more than 10 minutes late to an appointment.
New Patients: We require a deposit equivalent to the cost of the exam due at the time of scheduling. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us with a minimum of one full business day to refund your deposit. Deposit will be forfeited if one full business day's notice is not provided prior to cancelling the appointment. Exceptions may be made for an emergency.
Procedures: We require a deposit of $150 due at the time of scheduling. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us with a minimum of one full business day to refund your deposit. Deposit will be forfeited if one full business day's notice is not provided prior to cancelling the procedure. Exceptions may be made for an emergency.
Established Patients: If more than 20 minutes late to a technician or doctor appointment or one full business day's notice is not provided prior to cancelling appointments a fee equivalent to the cost of the exam will be charged. Exceptions may be made for an emergency. No deposit will be required for examinations or technician visits for established patients. This fee will be charged to the most recent debit or credit card used at the clinic. We will not be able to provide services until fees are resolved.
Missing three appointments (no-shows or late cancellations) within a 6-month period, without providing at least one full business day's notice, may result in discharge from care at Pearl Animal Hospital.
Pearl Animal Hospital will send an email to document each no-show or late cancellation. In the event of discharge from care a written notification will be sent along with a complete copy of your records by email.
Clarification on Our Cancellation Policy
Please note that Pearl Animal Hospital requires one full business day (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM) to cancel or reschedule an appointment in order to receive a deposit refund or avoid a late cancellation fee.
This means the policy is not based on a 24-hour countdown, but rather on business operating hours. A few examples:
If your appointment is on Thursday, you must cancel or reschedule no later than Wednesday at 8:00 AM.
For a Monday appointment, you must cancel or reschedule by Friday at 8:00 AM, since we are closed on weekends.
We hope this helps clear up any confusion, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we work to respect everyone’s time and keep our schedule running smoothly. By signing below, you confirm that, should you choose to schedule a procedure or appointment at PAH, you agree to the terms outlined above.