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What to Expect at a Veterinary Appointment

Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help make the process more pleasant for both you and your pet.

Our Pet Care Philosophy

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Reelfoot Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Union City and surrounding areas.

The professional and courteous staff at Reelfoot Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. 

Hospital FAQs

Learn more about our office policies, payment options, and appointment booking by reading through our hospital FAQs.

• What types of payment options are available?

  Payment in full is expected at the time services are provided or upon discharge of your pet. We accept payment by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

• Are there payment plans available for my pet’s care?

  We are proud to offer CareCredit and Scratchpay as financing options. They both offer an easy application process that will give you results in minutes.

• Will I be provided with an estimate of costs?

  We will provide a good-faith estimate of the cost of our services prior to treating your pet. However, unforeseen circumstances may arise that impact your final bill.

  We will always discuss our written estimate with all clients before they leave our facility, and require a deposit based on our estimate prior to any further treatment.

• Should I call ahead to book an appointment?

  Yes, please call ahead to book an appointment to ensure we have room in our schedule to see your pet.

  In the event that your pet needs emergency care during our regular business hours, please contact us right away.

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• What is your appointment cancellation policy?

  If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer the space in our schedule to other clients.

• What types of animals do you treat?

  We take care of small domestic pets such as cats and dogs as well as large animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs. 

• Do you offer farm call and mobile veterinary services?

  Yes, we offer on-call mobile veterinary services for existing clients only. Our vets are able to travel to your location and treat large animals that can't be transported to our facility and are in need of urgent veterinary care.

• Where can I purchase my pet's prescription and food?

  You can purchase all the medications and specialty food your pet needs either via our online store or our in-house pharmacy.

• What are the fees associated with an emergency visit?

  A deposit payment is required for all emergency examinations. Once the staff and doctors have examined your pet, an estimate for treatment will be given to you to determine a treatment plan.

  If further hospitalization, diagnostics or surgery are required, a deposit is required up front, with payment in full due when your pet is discharged. 

• Can you help with my pet insurance?

  We’re happy to help you fill out pet insurance forms for your pet’s visit.

Pet Owner Resources

Here are some helpful links for your pet's health.