The Internal Medicine and Cardiology Service

Ask your veterinarian to refer your pet online.

We will then contact you.

• Consultation with the internal medicine team:  an internist, a resident, an intern and graduating students on internship. Laboratory, imaging tests and procedures can be performed.
• The CHUV is a teaching establishment. Please allow ½ to 1 day for an initial consultation. If hospitalization is confirmed, you will be asked to leave a deposit of 50% of the estimated cost and will then be able to leave.
  * If a general anesthesia is planned, it will generally take place the following day. Your pet will have to spend the night in the hospital.
• After the consultation, a detailed report will be sent to your e-mail address and to your regular veterinarian (if you have added one to your file). This may take up to 1 month. Please contact us if your veterinarian requires it sooner.

• Make sure that all veterinary records have been sent to us.
• Your pet must fast (no food) for 12 hours before the appointment. He may drink water at all times. He must receive his medication as usual. Please bring the medication with you.
• Diabetic patients must also fast. Please take a blood glucose reading.
  If above 7 mmol/L: Administer ½ dose of insulin on the morning of the appointment.
  If below 7mmol/L or unable to take blood glucose: No insulin on the morning of the appointment.  Bring insulin (with icepack if required)
• Fasting is required, as sedation and/or certain tests requiring it may be recommended.
• An abdominal ultrasound by a radiologist will be performed in most new cases. Your pet will be shaved over a large part of its belly.
  Sedation (injectable tranquilizer) will be administered. This is not a general anesthesia. An intravenous catheter may be placed in the leg.
• Is your pet insured? Please, inform the front desk as soon as you arrive so that the insurance form can be printed and completed.
• What to bring:
  • Medication, food (if desired), collar and pet carrier.
  • Toys or blankets are not recommended. We are not responsible for their loss. We provide blankets for your pet’s comfort.

• Your pet must fast (no food) for 12 hours before the appointment. He may drink water at all times. He must receive his medication as usual. Please bring them to the visit, or a detailed list of what he/she is taking (doses and frequency).
• The diabetic patient must also fast. Please take a blood glucose reading.
  If above 7 mmol/L: Administer ½ dose of insulin on the morning of the appointment.
  If below 7mmol/L or unable to take blood glucose: No insulin on the morning of the appointment.  Bring your insulin (with icepack if required).
• Fasting is required, as sedation and/or certain tests may be recommended.
• In some cases, your pet may be asked to strictly fast (no kibble at all) for cholesterol and triglyceride tests.
• Please make sure we have a copy of your veterinarian’s visits since your last follow-up with us.
• Allow at least 3 hours at the hospital (sometimes the whole day), depending on the plan that will be established.
• Is your pet insured? Please, inform the front desk as soon as you arrive so that the insurance form can be printed and completed.
• If an abdominal ultrasound is performed by the radiologist, a large part of the belly will be shaved.
  Sedation (injectable tranquilizer) will be administered. This is not a general anesthesia. An intravenous catheter may be placed in his leg.
• Items to bring with you if your pet is hospitalized:
  • Medication, food (if desired), collar, identified pet carrier.
  • Toys or blankets are not recommended. We are not responsible for their loss. We provide blankets for your pet’s comfort.
• You will be asked to leave a deposit of 50% of the estimated cost, after which you may leave.
  * If a procedure under general anesthesia is scheduled, it will usually be done the following day. Your pet will have to spend the night in the hospital.

You can reach us Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 450-778-8111 for questions or to book an appointment (ideally 2 to 3 months in advance).

• Please cancel your appointment as soon as possible, 72 hours in advance please.
• Appointment cancellation fee of $40.00:
  • If you fail to show up at your appointment without notifying the front desk staff;
  • If you cancel an appointment for a 3rd time.