What is the difference between a “drop-off” consultation versus a “face-to-face” consult?
Drop off consultations: If you are unable to come to the clinic during one of our scheduled appointment times or there is no available face-to-face consultation times that day, we offer the option of a drop-off consultation. For drop-off appointments, you will drop your pet off prior to 11am, and one of the oncology doctors will call you after he/she has reviewed your pet’s medical history and performed a thorough physical examination. During this initial conversation, the oncology doctor will review your pet’s pertinent medical history and will go over diagnostic and/or treatment options recommended based on your pet’s needs. Once a plan has been established, additional diagnostics and/or treatments can be accomplished during that same day. A face-to-face meeting can usually be arranged at the end of the evaluation or at discharge to answer any remaining questions and to review any additional pertinent information. Face-to-face consultations: Face-to-face consultations provide you and
