Appointments for Consultation

 

Please call MVS at 248-371-3713 to make an appointment with Dr. Degner

Appointments for consultation are available on Mondays and Wednesdays

  • If your pet must be evaluated on a day other than Mondays or Wednesdays, the emergency service will admit the patient to the hospital and a consult will be done by Dr. Degner.

Surgery is performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Dr. Degner is also available for after hours emergency surgery 7 days a week

 

Consultation with Dr. Degner

  • Please fast your pet 12 hours prior to arrival unless your pet is diabetic or a very young kitten or puppy (under 4 months old)
  • If your pet is currently taking medication do not skip doses unless otherwise instructed to do so...if you are not sure about this please ask us
  • Bring with you to your appointment
    • All x-rays
    • Ultrasound reports
    • Blood work
    • Referral information

What Dr. Degner does during your pet's consultation appointment

  • Examine your pet
  • Review all tests that your veterinian has already completed
  • Do additional testing that your pet may need prior to surgery
  • Provide you with information relevant to your pet's condition
  • Provide an estimate of cost
  • Set up an date for surgery

Finances

  • Payment is due upon completion of examination
  • Deposit (lower end of estimate) to be paid prior to surgery
  • Balance of payment to be paid upon release of your pet from MVS
  • Methods of Payment
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Discover
    • American express
    • Care Credit (pet medical loan) - you may appy for this on-line

Board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

What does it mean?

  • Four years of advanced training in surgery beyond the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree

  • Experience in the development of new surgical treatments

  • Rigorous examination by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons to ensure competency in advanced surgical techniques

  • Certifies that a veterinarian is a surgical specialist

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