Drop Off For Surgery

Please drop your pet off between 8:00 and 8:30 on the morning of surgery.

Fasting

Dogs/Cats

No food after 10pm the night before.  Fresh water should be available until 8am the morning of surgery.  No treats!

Rabbits/Guinea Pigs

Please take away food and water early in the morning of your scheduled surgery. Please bring a container of your pet’s regular food that we can use to feed your pet after the procedure.

Pets On Medications

If your pet is on medications, please contact our front desk staff for specific instructions.

Restraint

For safety, please bring your pet in a closed carrier or leash as appropriate.

Admission

Plan for the admission process to take about 15-20 minutes. During the admission process, your technician will:

  • Take a recent history of your pet and collect some admission information
  • Review your estimate and consent
  • Ask that you leave at least one phone number that you can be reached at any time during the day for questions or emergencies
  • Let you know what to expect throughout the day

Discharge

  • Your technician will contact you with an update on your pet and an expected pick-up time
  • All post-surgical home care instructions will be provided at discharge by your technician
  • Depending on your pet’s procedure, a follow up appointment will be scheduled as needed

Curbside Service

As of July 12, 2021, Wayland Animal Clinic is transitioning away from our 100% curbside service approach and will begin seeing patients and clients inside the building for most visits and exams. Technician appointments, surgeries, and other drop-off procedures will mostly remain curbside for a time to allow for continued social distancing in our facility.  We appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate this pandemic.

We ask that our clients:

  • Call Upon Arrival (508) 653-1096
  • A member of our team will provide you with instructions on how/when to enter the building
  • All clients must continue to wear a mask

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OUR CLINIC IF:

  • You are experiencing a cough, fever, or chills.
  • You have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you (or anyone you live with) has a COVID-19 test pending.
  • You have traveled anywhere by plane in the last 14 days.

We will continue to monitor expert guidance, community COVID numbers, and variant concerns, and will continue to adapt our operations as appropriate.

No Show / Cancellation Policy

All clients are required to give at least 24 hours advanced notice when cancelling any appointment. No Show / Late Cancellations will be charged $20 for technician appointments and $40 for veterinary appointments. See More Details