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 Since 1980, Fairmount Animal Hospital has been an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) certified hospital. A certified AAHA hospital meets rigorous standards of service, equipment and patient care that far exceed the average small animal practice. We are also accredited by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. We are proud of the high standards which we offer our patients.
Fairmount Animal Hospital operates on an appointment basis with exceptions for emergencies only. Regular Office Hours: 8:15 am - 5:45 Mon.- Fri., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon. House Calls and Emergencies, and After Hours exams are scheduled as needed.
For your convenience, we also offer drop off appointments, which you can
schedule around your daily commitments, with drop offs as early as 7:30 am
and pick up as late as 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Several days
advanced notice is required for these arrangements. Surgery patients are admitted between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Arrangements may also be made to leave your pet for surgery the night before the procedure at no additional cost. If you have scheduled an appointment that you find you are unable to make, please call us as early as possible so someone else may avail themselves of the time allotted to your pet. Emergencies: In the event of an emergency, or when important questions come up after office hours, please call our office at (315) 468-3446. A doctor will return your call within an hour. If you require immediate service for after-hours emergencies, please bring your pet to the Animal Emergency Clinic in Dewitt, which is open when our hospital is closed.
Our policy is for payment at the time of service; of course, estimates will gladly be provided. Cash, check MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Care Credit are welcome as forms of payment. CareCredit is a 'veterinary credit card' which allows for rapidly approved credit for those emergency situations. We can help you with this easy process. Wellness exams, primarily for vaccines and preventive health care issues have a professional fee of $44.00 with additional services each having their fee. For pets with illnesses, the professional exam/consultation fee begins at $44.00 depending on the time required. When progress exams must be conducted there are smaller professional fees and there is a 20% discount for the exam of additional pets at the same visit. Also, in our office we have information about medical insurance policies for pets, which you can purchase to help you protect yourself against unexpected expenses. |
Well Pet Care Most pet lovers understand the need for their pet to have an annual check up, to stay current with its inoculations, to have its mouth and body examined for potential health challenges, and to be checked and protected against parasites. This is especially important for senior pets, in order to ensure best quality of life and longevity. Your pet's best birthday present might be its annual check-up, and it would be an easy day for you to remember! High Tech Diagnosis Radiology : We have in-house capability to perform radiology a non-invasive method of examination, to help us pinpoint your pet's problems. All films are reviewed by a specialist, to help us to make important decisions about the care your pet needs. Electrocardiograms(ECG) We have the equipment to monitor your pet's heart, and transmit ECG's by telephone to veterinary cardiologists. Surgery Our surgery room is fully equipped with heart and respiratory monitors. When it is necessary for your pet to have surgery, we use only the finest in anesthesia equipment. Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery are performed on a routine basis. Dentistry Just as people need to see a dentist regularly, pets may also require special attention to their teeth and gums. We perform the following dental services: Scale and polish teeth Fairmount Animal Hospital has recently installed a Dental X-ray unit, which enables our staff to more accurately x-ray the jaw and teeth and even small bones. This will allow us to assess the health of individual teeth to determine if extraction is needed or if other techniques should be employed to save the tooth. Techniques such as restorations and root canals can be used in the appropriate circumstances. In some instances, we use our video endoscope to assist us in tending to our patients dental needs. All our dentistry cases are discharged with a before and after photo of the dental treatments. Pharmacy Our in-house pharmacy stocks over 800 separate medicines and associated materials for both inpatient care and home use. Refills are available with a doctor's approval. If you wish to pick it up at our office, please call ahead, so we can have the prescription ready when you arrive. Or, use our handy online ordering forms, access to which is available on the link on the left of this page..
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Pet Owner's Bill of Rights The Fairmount Animal Hospital exists to provide health care to the pets presented to our facility. It is important that owners know that the treatment is a cooperative effort of the veterinary doctors, technicians, assistants, and the pet's family itself. It is especially important for you, the pet's family, to be aware of basic rights and expectations
in a facility such as Fairmount Animal Hospital, so that the absolute best care can be administered to your pet.
Each Client of the Fairmount Animal Hospital Can Expect:
1. Efficient, accurate diagnosis and treatment of the pet's problems
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