We want to ensure your pet’s visit to our hospital is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Please find your visit type below and make sure to come prepared!
New Clients/Patients
Our address is 2111 S Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO. 80227; Located off of Sheridan and Evans.
- Medical Records: It is critical that we receive your pet’s previous medical history. Please email all medical records to info@bearvalleyvet.com or call your previous veterinarian for permission to release them.
Wellness Visits
- Fasting: Fast for bloodwork, unless diabetic. If on levothyroxine, give medication 4-6 hours before the appointment.
- Samples: Bring a fecal sample. For pets over 5 years old, also bring a urine sample or avoid letting your pet urinate 2 hours before the visit.
- Medication Information: Know the names, strengths, and brands of all medications your pet is taking.
- Food Information: Know the brand and variety of food you feed your pet.
- Self Check-In: Complete the self check-in that is emailed or texted to you before your visit.
Issues with Vomiting/Diarrhea
- Sample: Bring a fecal sample.
Urinary Issues
- Sample: Bring a fecal sample. For pets over 5 years old, also bring a urine sample or avoid letting your pet urinate 2 hours before the visit.
Surgery/Anesthesia/Sedation
- Fasting: No food after 10 PM the night before surgery. Water may be given up until the admit appointment time.
- Medication: Ask for instructions on any medications your pet is taking. Some may need to be given the morning of surgery, while others should not.
- Communication: Keep your phone available throughout the day for communication.
- Discharge: Discharge time will be scheduled when you admit your pet.
- Surgery Recovery: Bring your own surgery recovery suit or E-collar/Comfy cone, or one will be sold to you at discharge (if applicable).
Abdominal Ultrasound/Echocardiogram Admission
- Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Your pet will be dropped off for the day, and you will be called when the procedure is complete. Your pet will be shaved for the ultrasound.
- Fasting: If having an abdominal ultrasound, they must be fasted for 12 hours (water may be given up until the admit appointment time).