One of our veterinary staff will take a brief history and your pet’s vital signs (temperature, pulse and respiration). Next, the Veterinarian will take any additional information and examine your pet.  Most often, further diagnostics will be indicated (bloodwork, X-rays, cytology, etc.)  Sedation is sometimes required and diagnostics are usually performed while you wait. The surgeon will discuss the results and recommendations for further treatment (surgery, medications, etc.). If surgery is indicated, an estimate for surgery will be provided and surgery will be scheduled for a later date.