Choose a veterinarian who is calm, compassionate and willing to explain all the procedures your pet undergoes. Try to find a vet with whom both you and your pet feel comfortable. Try to have it convenient, choose a clinic with qualified staff and facilities to undertake surgery and perform procedures requiring anesthesia, such as teeth cleaning. Because of the general risks inherent to anesthesia, especially for very old, very young or very ill pets, your veterinarian will likely suggest a few exams, including a chest X-ray and lab work of blood and urine, before your pet is anesthetized. During the procedure he might need an IV drip; antibiotics may be necessary before and after.
Your veterinarian may refer you to a specialist, veterinarians who have completed advanced studies in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care, if your pet must undergo a procedure that requires more precise knowledge and experience.
Here's contact information for the specialists we work with:
Emergency/CCU/24 Hour Referral Hospital
MedVet Dallas - 11133 North Central Expressway, Dallas Texas 75243
24 hour phone: 972.994.9110
MedVet Richardson - 401 W. George Bush Hwy [Loop 190], Richardson, Texas 75080
After Hours (only) phone: 972.479.9110
Referral Specialists
Veterinary Specialists of North Texas [VSNT] 12101 Greenville Ave #114, Dallas, Texas 75243
Phone: 972.437.9499
Animal Diagnostic Clinic [ADC] 4444 Trinity Mills Rd #202, Dallas, Texas, 75287
Phone: 972.267.8300
Dallas Veterinary Surgery Clinic [DVCS] 4444 Trinity Mills Rd #203, Dallas, Texas, 75287
Phone 972.267.8100