I, the undersigned owner or agent of the owner of the pet identified in this form, certify that I am eighteen years of age or over and authorize the veterinarian(s) at Thornwood Pet Care to perform the above procedure(s). I understand that some risks always exist with anesthesia and/or surgery, even in apparently healthy animal, including the risk of death. I am encouraged to discuss any concerns I have about those risks with the attending veterinarian before the procedure(s) is/are initiated. My signature on this form indicates that any questions I have regarding the following issues have been answered to my satisfaction:
· The reasonable medical and/or surgical treatment options for my pet
· Sufficient details of the procedures to understand what will be performed
· How fully my pet will recover and how long it will take
· The most common and serious complications
· The length and type of follow-up care and home restraint required
· The estimate of the fees for all services
· Any necessary payment arrangements
While I accept that all procedures will be performed to the best of the abilities of the staff at Thornwood Pet Care, I understand that veterinary medicine is not an exact science and that no guarantee or warranty has been made regarding the results that may be achieved. I agree to assume financial responsibility set forth in the treatment plan, and provide payment via cash, credit card, or check at the time my pet is discharged from the clinic.