Anesthesia and Advanced Directive
Anesthesia and/or sedation is required for all surgical and some medical procedures. Thrive Urgent Care will recommend preliminary diagnostic tests performed prior to anesthesia. This may include, but is not limited to, bloodwork, x-rays or ultrasounds. You will be instructed as to what tests may be necessary for your pet. Our goal at Thrive Urgent Care is that every patient is treated with the safest patient treatment plan recommended by our professional team. Please ask questions and express any concerns with our team regarding your pet's risk factors prior to any procedure.
I understand that during the performance of the forgoing procedure(s) or operation(s), unforeseen conditions may be revealed that necessitates an extension of the forgoing procedure(s) or operation(s) or different procedure(s) or operation(s) than those set forth above. Therefore, I hereby consent to and authorize the performance of such procedures(s) or operation(s) as are necessary and described in the exercise of the veterinarian's professional judgment.
I also authorize the use of appropriate anesthetics, and other medications, and I understand that hospital support personnel will be employed as deemed necessary by the veterinarian.
I know that any time anesthesia, surgery, or medical treatment is performed on any pet, there is a risk of injury or death of the pet. Knowing such risk, I hereby give permission for performance of procedure(s) on my pet, as stated above.
I have been advised as to the nature of the procedure or operations and the risks involved. I realize that results cannot be guaranteed.