Boarding Form

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

• All pets must have current vaccinations. If your pet does not have current vaccines through our hospital, you must bring an official receipt or proof of vaccination from your regular veterinarian. If you show up for boarding and the mandatory vaccines are past due, they will be required to see a veterinarian, and your pet will be vaccinated prior to being admitted for boarding at your expense. If your pet is not a patient at Elko Veterinary Clinic, we also require a physical exam to be done at our facility at the owner’s expense prior to boarding.
• All dogs need to be current with Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza.
• All cats need to be current with Rabies, FeLV, and FRCPC.
• Any pet deemed not to be up-to-date on vaccinations at check-in will be required to be examined by a veterinarian at the owner’s expense.
• Puppies 6 months or older can board if they meet the following requirements:
  • Fully vaccinated with the last two DHPP being given after the age of 16 weeks, Bordetella, Rabies and Canine Influenza. They cannot receive their last set of vaccinations on the day they come into board. These must be given prior to coming into board.
  • They will be boarded in a cage or run, depending on their size.
• All Kittens 20 weeks of age or older can board if they are fully vaccinated with the following:
  • FRCP (8, 12, 16 weeks), Felv (9, 12 weeks) and rabies (16 weeks) and they must have receive the series of vaccinations with the last being done after 12 weeks of age.
• They will board in the cat ward.

ELKO VETERINARY CLINIC BOARDING POLICIES

• Below is our boarding agreement as well as an up-to-date information page about our boarding fees and policies. Please take a few moments to read, verify boarding dates, and fill out the enclosed boarding form with your pet’s emergency contact number.
• We are a medically supervised boarding facility. To ensure the safety of your pet as well as others, they must have an annual examination once a year by one of our veterinarians. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment for an annual exam 1-2 weeks prior to boarding. This will ensure that your pet is healthy enough to board at our facility, that vaccinations are up to date, and that they have reached maximum protectiveness.
• Any senior pet or pet on medication will be checked by a technician at check-in to be sure that we are aware of any issues your pet is having.
• Filling out this form prior to arriving at Elko Veterinary Clinic will help expedite your pet’s check-in. Please be aware that you may be checking in with one of our veterinary assistants prior to boarding. The check-in process will take anywhere from 15 - 20 minutes. During the check-in process, the assistant will go over food, medications, and any other special requests.
• We apologize for any inconvenience this may pose, but our boarding policies allow us to ensure the best potential well-being for your pet both during their stay with us and at home. These policies are outlined below:
  • Should your pet become ill during their stay at our practice, every reasonable effort will be made to reach your emergency contact. Please note that by listing an individual as an emergency contact, you are authorizing them to make any medical and/or economic decisions in your place. If unable to be reached, then our veterinary staff will administer any diagnostics or medical or surgical treatments deemed necessary to aid in the well-being of your pet.
  • Any disease which potentially poses a risk to the general boarding population (i.e. parasites, infection, etc.) will be treated upon diagnosis and any fees for these treatments will be incurred by the owner.
• A boarding admission form must be filled out upon each boarding visit. Our hours are 7 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday (closed Tuesday 7-8 am for staff training), 8 am – 5 pm Saturday, and 9 am – 5 pm Sunday. We ask that you drop off and pick up by 5 pm on Monday-Friday and before 4 pm Saturday and Sunday
• Reservations are required (Holiday time - at least 6 weeks in advance. Spring Break through Summer- at least 4 weeks in advance). If you have a large or special-needs pet, we strongly recommend even earlier reservations!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Food/treats that you provide should be marked with your name and the name of your pet.
• At the time of drop-off, please take your leash/collar home with you.
• Toys and any other personal belongings are left at your own risk. We will make every attempt to return any items left with your pet, but we cannot be responsible for the destruction or loss of those items during the boarding visit.
• Due to sanitation reasons, no pet beds/comforters/blankets will be permitted.
• Bedding will be provided for your pet from our hospital supply.
• Walk Outside- Any canine boarding will be a minimum 3 times daily in our 6-foot fenced yard. If your pet is known to jump/climb fences, please make this known to our staff and we will leash walk your pet.
• Feeding: We feed Hills Sensitive skin and stomach. If your pet eats a different brand or special food, please bring enough (but only just enough) food for their stay.
• *Special Diets – For pets requiring prescription food, please bring food with them, or it can be provided by the hospital (if it is a food we carry and it is in stock). If the prescription food is to be provided by the hospital, a bag will be opened and charged to you. Any food remaining at the end of your pets’ stay will be sent home with you.

Dangerous Animals- All Dogs That Are Known To Bite, Please Do Not Try To Schedule Them To Stay With Our Staff, Please Find Alternative Arrangements.

Again, thank you for choosing us as your boarding facility and we look forward to serving in every possible way. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (775) 738-6116, and we will be happy to assist you.

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