Client registration agreement
1. I hereby certify that I am the legal owner of the companion animal(s) listed from time to time, and that I am liable for all expenses incurred on their behalf from the veterinarian and the staff.
2. I authorise the veterinarian to perform acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, laser acupuncture, laser therapy or animal biomechanical medicine techniques in treating the animal(s) listed. I acknowledge that the treatment modality chosen, and the extent of treatment given, is at the discretion of the veterinarian. I acknowledge that the animal may not tolerate the above treatment. I have appraised myself of the known risks and unconditionally accept the risks related thereto.
3. I authorise the veterinarian to dispense herbal formulations for my animal. I understand that herbal preparations are not registered veterinary pharmaceutical preparations, and I accept that there may be known or unknown side-effects or adverse consequences associated with the use of these products under these circumstances. I have appraised myself of the known risks and unconditionally accept the risks related thereto.
4. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary information to the veterinarian regarding the animal(s) listed. Information required by the veterinarian includes, but is not limited to, signs and symptoms, medical history and current condition.
5. I confirm that all information I provide to the veterinarian is accurate and true.
6. I acknowledge that the veterinarian, in exercising her professional judgment, reserves the right to determine whether or not this form of treatment is appropriate in the circumstances, and reserves the right to refuse advice or treatment for any reason at any time.
7. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I engage the care of a veterinarian in general practice for medical health care, diagnostics, surgical care etc for the listed animal(s).
Payments
8. I acknowledge that all accounts are payable in full at the time of consultation or on the day of invoicing. Payment may be made via cash, PayID/Osko or bank transfer.
9. In the event of non-payment, I irrevocably consent to payment recovery by the veterinarian via debt collection or via civil action. Administration fees and collection fees will be applied to overdue accounts.
10. I irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the Local Court, District Court or Small Claims Court and that all performance takes place within the jurisdiction of these courts.
11. I acknowledge that I have read these conditions and hold myself bound thereto.