RULES AND POLICIES FOR GROOMING
1) First-time-visit or new pets are required to have a PRE-GROOMING EXAM to establish as a new patient. Sick patients will incur a medical exam instead of a pre-grooming exam.
2) All existing or established patients must be up-to-date with an exam from our veterinarian within a year at the time of grooming. If pet patients had an exam from another veterinarian then a discounted exam (PRE-GROOMING EXAM) will be done in place of a regular or full exam. This is done to ensure that our veterinarians personally have hands-on awareness of your pet's general health in case of emergencies.
3) Vaccination: All animals must be up-to-date on required vaccinations
- Dogs: Rabies, Bordetella (within 6 months), and DA2P must be up-to-date based on our vaccine protocol.
- Cats: Rabies, FVRCP.
4) Parasites: Pets must be free of external parasites (ticks, fleas, etc.) or they will be treated at owner's expense if found on the pet.
5) At Parkland Veterinary Hospital, there is nothing that is more important to us than the health and well‐being of the pets in our care. Your pet is important to us. Because we care about your pet’s safety and well-being, we want to assure you that every effort will be made to make your pet’s visit as pleasant as possible. Occasionally, grooming can expose a hidden medical problem or aggravate a current one. This can occur during or after grooming. If your pet is severely tangled or matted, it is at greater risk of injury, stress and trauma. All precautions will be taken. However, problems occasionally arise, such as cuts, nicks, clipper irritation and mental or physical stress. In the best interest of your pet, we request your permission to obtain immediate veterinary treatment should it become necessary. I release the Groomer, Parkland Veterinary Hospital P.A., and its staff from any and all claims, damages, liability, accident, illness and injury.
6) I further acknowledge that I am completely responsible for the actions of myself and my pet(s).
7) This agreement applies to all current and future pets that will undergo grooming services at Parkland Veterinary Hospital.