How to prepare for a house call visit
For cats and dogs, skip breakfast or feed a smaller than usual breakfast the morning of the visit, so that they are hungry and ready for treats when the doctor comes.
For pets that are prone to hiding, have your pet contained in a space where the doctor can easily access them. If a pet cannot be found or is out of reach at the time of the visit, the doctor will not be able to provide the same quality of services and the visit may be cut short.
For pets that are extremely fearful or aggressive, consider scheduling a virtual visit prior to a house call so that the doctor can discuss the best treatment strategy with you.
Have any previous medical records sent to info@bellfamilyvet.com prior to the visit so that the doctor can review the records beforehand and come in fully prepared to give your pet the care it needs.
House call FAQ
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Anywhere in Mohave County, AZ. We are based out of Kingman, but will also travel to other parts of the county.
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For most new clients, there will be a house call fee of $100 and then an exam fee of $40 for each animal that is examined during that visit. Additional fees may apply for cases that are more than an hour away from Kingman, Arizona.
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No. If your pet is having an emergency, we will most likely not be able to get to you in time. Please contact an emergency veterinary clinic instead. For Dogs and Cats: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in Las Vegas (vecc24.com) . For birds and exotic pets, Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital in Phoenix (azeah.com).
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Yes, we can provide services to animals of any temperament, but we do ask that you schedule virtual visit beforehand so that Dr. Bell can see the animal in a more relaxed state and so that she can collaborate with you to create an ideal treatment strategy for your pet’s individual needs.
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Dr. Bell is not primarily an equine veterinarian, but she does provide limited equine services such as Coggin’s tests, health certificates, vaccines, and mild sedation to facilitate farrier work. Dr. Bell is not able to do lameness work ups or equine internal medicine cases at this time.
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Yes, we provide in home euthanasia services and for small animals we also offer cremation services.