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Second opinions and referrals, whether recommended by the vet or considered by the pet owner, often cause great concern for pet owners. Sometimes, despite best efforts, things don’t go as planned and the attending clinician – the veterinarian treating the pet – suggests that a second opinion with another veterinarian may be in the patient’s best interest.

In other cases, clients are disappointed with their pet’s progress or seek the advice of a friend or neighbour to get a second opinion but may be uncomfortable discussing this with their regular vet. In most cases, veterinarians only want the best for the pet and do not feel threatened or offended. In fact, most vets can help you choose the best vet for a second opinion based on your pet’s condition.

Generally speaking, a second opinion refers to the opinion of another veterinarian who is equally reliable in relation to a case. . A referral typically refers to a patient’s transfer from a general practitioner to a specialist veterinarian.

As your veterinarian, we share your concerns about what is best for your pet. If you feel you would like a second opinion or advice, please do not hesitate to discuss it with us and together we can decide what is best for your pet. It is important that the specialist or second opinion veterinarian has all the facts and your pet’s relevant medical history. After discussing a second opinion or referral with us, we can help coordinate the appointment for you and ensure that a full medical history, including any laboratory or diagnostic records, is provided for your appointment in a timely manner.

Depending on the specialist, they may schedule appointments through your primary care practice or directly with your pet owner. Regardless of their scheduling preferences, they will need medical records from your primary care veterinarian.

Referral to a specialist is usually more expensive than a general veterinarian. If your pet is insured, its cost is usually covered by the insurance company. It is your responsibility to check with your pet health insurance provider before your referral appointment and to make appropriate financial arrangements.

Most referral centres will try to give you an approximate estimate of the costs associated with your visit. It should be emphasized that this may not be an accurate invoice, but only an approximate cost estimate.

This depends entirely on the type of expert opinion required and their location relative to your home. A referral to a specialist may involve visiting a veterinary school and sometimes traveling considerable distance. Today, more and more referral centres are being established, especially in urban and suburban areas. In some cases, there may be a travel specialist (most often these are surgical specialists) who will come to your veterinarian’s office for consultations or procedures.

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