Specialist Referral Process
If you are a primary care veterinarian, learn how to refer a patient to our specialty services, and and what to expect throughout the process.
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Step 1: Complete Online Transfer Form
Complete our online referral form below. The form will allow you to upload any medical notes, radiographs, bloodwork, etc. Our referral coordinator will confirm with your hospital all necessary documents and diagnostics were received.
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Step 2: Appointment Scheduling & Confirmation
Our referral coordinator will contact the pet owner and schedule an appointment with them directly.
We will also send you a confirmation of their appointment date and time.
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Step 3: Sharing Patient Records
After the pet’s appointment with the specialty service requested, all records will be sent to referring veterinarians for review.
If at any point there are questions regarding the case, our specialists will be happy to set up a time to chat.
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Our goal is to work together to provide the best standard of care. This means being available to discuss ongoing cases between our ER veterinarians, specialists and referring veterinarians.
Important Notice Regarding Cardiology Referrals
Thank you for your continued support and referrals to our Cardiology department. Dr. Orr cares deeply for the wellbeing of his individual patients and takes the time to create customized treatment plans for each pet he sees, whether they are new or returning cases. Due to the high volume of patient referrals from surrounding practices, and our commitment to providing a gold standard of care in a timely manner, we have decided to temporarily pause incoming referrals for new patients seeking our cardiology services.
Specialty Referral Form
If you are a referring veterinarian, please complete the form below.
IMPORTANT: If this is an emergency; please complete the Emergency Referral form.
Specialist Referrals
Caring for Pets in Atlantic Canada
Our specialists are pleased to accept new patients by referral from primary care veterinarians. Our emergency service welcomes all clients – 24/7/365.