Moving is something we all do at some time or another.  It means finding a new school, doctor, grocery store and a new  veterinarian to care for your four-legged family member.

To help you find a veterinarian that fits the needs of your family and pet we suggest the following:

Tour the clinic - A veterinary clinic should not

turn you away or decline a request to take a

tour of their facility.  At OAH we welcome visitors

and tours!

Talk to the staff and veterinarian.  Find out if they

offer services that fit your needs and that of your

       breed or pet.  Veterinarians are very busy and so

       we recommend making an appointment to sit

with the doctor and have your new client

       questions answered.  You can do this at a first

       pet visit or as part of your decison making

process before you choose a veterinarian.

Check medical licenses.  They should be

displayed or available for you to view if you

request to do so.  Most states also offer a way to

check medical licesnses of any type, including

veterinarians.

In Michigan you can check your veterinarian's

license at http://www.cis.state.mi.us/free/default.asp?profession=veterinarian

You can find out about your state here:

http://www.aavsb.org/DLR/DLR.asp