Important Referral Information
We’ll treat 30,000 animals this year, but we don’t do it alone. Find resources for your team, patients, and clients here as we all work towards offering the care that animals in our community deserve.
Which Service is Right for Your Patient?
Our ER service is for life-threatening conditions. Stable or chronic patients will likely wait at home for 5 days.
If your patient needs specialty expertise, book a referral appointment.
Prepare Your Client
These are unusual times we're all working in. Help prepare your client for what they can expect at DoveLewis, including:
- Costs of Care
- Industry challenges
- Historic Wait Times
- Kindness towards veterinary teams
Use the Portal
Our veterinary portal is more than a standalone referral tool. It can streamline your team's work and our communication regarding shared patients.
Even if you need to speak with us for medical advice, the portal can expedite record sharing and improve our ability to help.
Specialty Timelines: Booking + Appointments
Our specialty team now has a dedicated booker! We can schedule and confirm specialty appointments within 24 hours typically.
Appointment availability varies by department.
FAQ: Imaging Appointments
Because of how busy the ER is, our imaging appointments are limited. If you're looking for next steps on a difficult case, you may want to consider an Internal Medicine or other specialty appointments.
Explore Our Departments + Services
Our staff of nearly 200 professionals is here to support our community. Meet the professionals behind each department and understand the services that are available to your team.