How to Prepare for Your Telehealth Appointment
We typically send out a video link via Zoom or Google Meet prior to the appointment time. Please click the link to join the telemedicine appointment or if you’re having trouble joining, please give us a call, and we’ll be happy to walk you through how to join.
After your appointment, you’ll receive a written summary, and any prescribed medications can be shipped or picked up from the clinic. Any warranted medications can be billed and shipped to your home, OR may be picked up directly from the clinic. Every situation is unique, so there are times when we start with telemedicine only to decide that an in-hospital visit is needed.
The state of Georgia requires a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) when providing telemedicine to clients, which is defined as having an established patient relationship and having seen that patient within the last one year in order to have sufficient information to initiate a preliminary diagnosis. Client informed consent is also needed to ensure clients understand the limitations of telemedicine and an understanding that in-person consultations are alternatively available.