Fur Ever Friends Veterinary Clinic

01/12/2024

Attention clients:

UPDATE:
Here are some additional numbers that you can call for now to reach us:
727-954-4517 or 727-954-7361.

We are still having issues with our phone's not working. We are trying to get this resolved as soon as possible. We are unable to check voicemail's as well so if you need immediate help you can text us on the main number, 727 288 4900.
We only use the texting services for appointment reminder's on a regular basis but will be checking our system regularly while the phones are down.

Thank you for your understanding.
Have a great weekend.

01/12/2024

Lets talk appointments and exam room etiquette!

🔵Appointments
🐾 If you are going to be late please call the office as soon as you know you will be. Depending upon how late or when your appointment is in the day we may have to ask you to reschedule.
🐾 While your other pets are welcome for moral support of your pet being seen by the doctor, we ask that you do not bring an additional pet TO BE SEEN by the doctor or technician if they are not on the schedule. If you are coming in with one pet and another needs to be seen please call to see if we can add them to the schedule- please do no assume that we will be able to.
🐾 Please plan ahead- we are booking out between 7-10 days for appointments and surgeries are about 2-3 weeks out.
🐾 If your pet is coming for their annual vaccines or any lab work please bring a stool sample with you. Your pet will thank you! 💩
🐾 If your pet is coming for an appointment that will require a urine sample (urinary tract infection, increase in urination) please bring a sample with you. The fresher the better. Ideally a sample taken right before you get in the car. If it will be older- NO older then 2 hours and it must be refrigerated prior to heading to the office. If you do not feel like you are able to get a urine sample please DO NOT allow your pet to urinate 2 hours prior to the visit and we can catch it at the office. Feel free to call from the car when you arrive and we can come out and catch it if needed.
🐾 If you pet is coming in for diarrhea please try to bring a sample if possible. Again the fresher the better. These samples are a little harder to get, we understand.
🐾 When it doubt if you need to bring a urine sample or a f***l sample to your pets appointment- we would rather throw out extra samples then not be able to get one! ☺️
🐾 If you are going to be a new client to the office please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out paper work. Please also bring you pets medical records with you if you did not provide them ahead of time.
🐾If you are an established client and you pet goes to any other office for care please bring those updated records if they have not been provided ahead of time.
🐾 If your pet is coming for a follow up from a local emergency clinic or specialists office please bring your records with you. Some ER's and specialists office take some time to get records to us and we will need those when your pet comes for their follow up.

🔵 Exam Room
🐾 If your pet has an accident please let us know so we can clean it up properly. Especially if its on the rug- we will want to clean the area with our spot cleaner.
🐾 While we understand that phone calls do happen while you are here and things come up. But we ask that when your technician or doctor is ready to start your appointment that you are phone free so that you will be able to answer any questions or discuss any concerns that you may have for your pet.
🐾 While we are fine if you stand by the table during your pets exam please allow your technician to restrain your furry friend. We do not want them to think you are the bad guy when they get a poke or something happens they do not like.
🐾 Do not hesitate to ask questions if you have them! Take notes for what is discussed if you like.

If you have any questions about anything in this post please let us know. Thank you for your understanding!

01/12/2024

Proper dental care for pets involves regular brushing of their teeth.

Read the full article: Proactive Pet Parenting: The Importance of Preventive Pet Care
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01/11/2024

Let’s talk prescription, medication or food requests!

🐾 We do not call in prescriptions to pharmacies. If your pet has had the medication filled at the pharmacy (online or in store) before you can ask them to send us a faxed request for additional refills, if they are allowed the request will be signed and sent back.
🐾 Please allow UP TO 24 hours for a prescription, medication or food request to be filled. If you are placing an order for a special medication or food, not one that we typically carry, please allow 7-10 days for the medication or food to arrive. Staff will notify you if what you are requesting is special order.
🐾 Special orders- items that we DO NOT typically carry, food or medications, will require payment before ordering. If you continue to order said item then pre payment will not be required after the 2nd order.
🐾 Please be sure to give yourself enough to time for refills. We do not want your pet running out of medications or food. We recommend when your pets gets to about 1-2 weeks of medication to call for refill. For food, 1/2 to 1/4 bag of food depending on how much your pet eats! Food takes 7-10 days to get in if we do not have your pets food in stock. We try to be good about keeping food in stock but sometimes we get a run on a particular food because everyone runs low at the same time and this is hard to predict.
🐾 If you are ordering your pets meds or food online they do not require a written prescription so we will not write one. Those websites you order online and they send us a request.
🐾 If your pet is on a medication, typically a controlled medication, these will require a written prescription with each refill. This is a pharmacy regulation. Please allow 24 hours after requesting for these prescriptions to be written and signed by the doctor and ready for pick up.
🐾 Please DO NOT use our texting service to request food, medication or prescription refills.
🐾 Did you know that we have an online pharmacy that ships directly to your home! Comparable to those other big online pharmacies. If having medications or food shipped to your house is easier for you and you would like to continue to support our office please check out https://fureverfriendsvet.vetsfirstchoice.com/ . If you use our online pharmacy the requests come directly to us and we can make recommendations directly to you so they will be right in your inbox after your appointment. No more getting home and going "shoot what did Dr. Aimee say the name of that food or medication was?!"

01/10/2024

Just like humans, pets need regular check-ups and preventative care to ensure they stay healthy and happy.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AMs8I

01/10/2024

Let's talk reception etiquette!

🐾Please be patient- our receptionist's work as quickly as possible. But sometimes a phone rings or they are waiting for your pets chart to come up before they can check you out.
🐾 If you have a snack at the front desk- we usually have candy up there!- please toss your trash in the garbage located between the front doors.
🐾 Always be respectful of not only our staff but our other clients waiting to be helped.
🐾 If you are all checked out and waiting for something to be brought up to you- medications, estimate etc. please have a seat and your technician or assistant will bring it out to you. We don't want to crowd the reception area in case someone else is in need of assistance.

As always we thank you for your understanding! If you have any questions about anything please let us know!

01/09/2024

Let's talk waiting room etiquette!

🐾 If your pet is coming in for any type of cough (dogs), upper respiratory infection (cats) or any other illness that may be contagious we ask that you wait with your pet in the car until we can get you directly into an exam room- please call or come in WITHOUT your pet when you arrive. Please DO NOT walk around the grounds (before or after your appointment) if your pet is potentially contagious.
🐾 If your pet is not animal friendly please let reception know- we may ask that you wait outside or es**rt you right into a room so that we can avoid any confrontations with other pets.
🐾 Do not allow your pet to interact with other pets in the room unless you have talked to the other owner. Not every pet is friendly and not every owner may want their pet to interact with other pets.
🐾 If there is a cat carrier on the floor with a feline friend in it, please DO NOT allow your dog to interact with the carrier. Not all feline friends appreciate a dog in their space,
🐾 We would prefer that retractable leashes not be used to bring your pet in. If that is the leash style you choose to use please keep the leash locked to a short length.
🐾 If your pet has an accident in the waiting room or exam room please let us know IMMEDIATELY so that we can clean the area properly. Don't be embarrassed- your pet isn't the first and won't be the last to have an accident. 💩
🐾 Please clean up after yourself. Dispose of any trash into the garbage can located between the front doors.
🐾 If your pet is not friendly with strangers or becomes anxious and fearful at the vet please let all staff know BEFORE they approach your pet so that we can take proper safety precautions for everyone- muzzle, less staff, slower movements etc.
🐾 Every pet needs to be on a leash or in a carrier. If you do not have either of these items please let reception know!
🐾 If you yourself are sick please let staff know! If it is something that can wait we would prefer that you reschedule! But if your pet is ill and needs to be seen we understand. We ask that you let staff know before you come in so that we can take the proper precautions- this includes possibly asking you to wait in the car while we bring your pet inside, entering with a mask etc. We are a small office and have to take proper precautions to keep ourselves safe so we can continue to care for the pets that need us. 🐶🐱

We thank you for your understanding! If you have any questions about anything please let us know!

01/09/2024

Fur Ever Friends Veterinary Clinic

Read the full article: Join Our Fur Ever Family! Veterinarian Wanted in Sunny St Petersburg, FL
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01/08/2024

Let’s talk texting etiquette!

If you did not know our office offers a texting option. You can text us at our main office number 727 288 4900.

But this option is only for a few specific topics:
🐾 for us to send reminders for appointments or surgeries.
🐾 for clients to confirm appointments or surgeries.
🐾 for clients to send pictures when requested by the office staff.
🐾 for us to notify clients of office closures or change of hours.

Our texting option should NOT be used for the following. These topics require a phone call because these items may require a longer conversation.
❌ scheduling an appointment or surgery.
❌ rescheduling an appointment or surgery.
❌ anything that may require urgent attention either medical or for a request of food or medication.
❌ food or medication requests- we need to verify that lab work and exams are current.

While we do offer this service it is not monitored constantly during the day and we do not want your pet to have any issues because a message was not seen in a timely manner when it needed to be. We check the messages periodically through out the day.

Again anything urgent or emergent you should ALWAYS call the office!

01/08/2024

Winter dog exercise is important because it helps dogs maintain a healthy weight, improves their cardiovascular health, strengthens their muscles and bones, and reduces the risk of behavioral problems.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AMfZP

01/08/2024

Fur Ever Friends Veterinary Clinic provides a competitive pay range

Read the full article: Join Our Fur Ever Family! Veterinarian Wanted in Sunny St Petersburg, FL
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01/08/2024

We take pride in our commitment to providing top-notch veterinary care and creating a welcoming environment for both our clients and staff.

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01/06/2024

Attention Fur Ever Friends and Family!

Starting Monday we will be starting a series of posts discussing the following:
🐾 new protocols for 2024
🐾 proper veterinary clinic lobby etiquette (for sick patients, patients who may not be friendly to other pets etc)

Just name a few. Check back often next week for more details.

We will be working on a handout that will be located in the lobby with this information as well.

01/05/2024

Providing dental chews and toys can help keep your pet's teeth clean and healthy.

Read the full article: New Year, New Health: January Pet Care Tips for a Happy and Healthy Furry Friend
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01/05/2024

If you're ready to contribute to a growing practice and be a vital part of our fur ever family, we'd love to hear from you!

Read the full article: Join Our Fur Ever Family! Veterinarian Wanted in Sunny St Petersburg, FL
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01/05/2024

Dental care for pets involves regular teeth brushing, dental exams, and professional cleanings as needed.

Read the full article: Proactive Pet Parenting: The Importance of Preventive Pet Care
▸ https://lttr.ai/AMdv5

01/04/2024

New Year, New Health: January Pet Care Tips for a Happy and Healthy Furry Friend: https://lttr.ai/AMdHm

01/04/2024

We will be closed tomorrow Friday 1/5/24 from 12:00pm-1:45pm for a staff meeting.

Our doors will be locked and phones will not be answered.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/04/2024

Look at little Pumpkin! She is a 16 week old Chiweenie. She came in before the holiday for some vaccines. Mom took the picture of her in the pumpkins.

Look at those ears! 😍

01/04/2024

We are expanding our team and currently seeking a full-time (or part-time) veterinarian to join us.

Read the full article: Join Our Fur Ever Family! Veterinarian Wanted in Sunny St Petersburg, FL
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01/03/2024

Fur Ever Friends Veterinary Clinic is a single-doctor practice founded by Dr. Aimee in February 2021.

Read the full article: Join Our Fur Ever Family! Veterinarian Wanted in Sunny St Petersburg, FL
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01/02/2024

Clinical Veterinarian in St. Petersburg, FL - Great Benefits !

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01/02/2024

By understanding your dog's limitations, planning safe and fun winter activities, and utilizing vet services, you can keep your dog active and healthy all winter long.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AMP0l

01/01/2024

Keeping Your Pup Active and Happy During Winter: Tips for Cold Weather Dog Exercise: https://lttr.ai/AMOLo

01/01/2024

We would like to wish you all a very happy New Year!
We hope everyone had a safe New Years Eve and hope you have a safe and relaxing New Years Day!

Here is to a wonderful 2024!
We can't wait to share the year with you and your pets!

01/01/2024

Proactive Pet Parenting: The Importance of Preventive Pet Care: https://lttr.ai/AMPtK

Being a pet parent is more than just providing food and shelter for your furry friend. It involves taking proactive steps to ensure their health and well-being. Proactive pet parenting is about being proactive in your approach to pet care, rather than reactive. It means taking preventive measures to...

12/31/2023

Happy New Years Eve!

Please becareful as we ring in the New Year this evening!

If you and the pooches or kitties are at home celebrating, please share pictures!
We would love to see how everyone is ringing in the New Year. 🥳🥳

12/30/2023

With New Years Eve right around the corner please take a minute to check out these safety tips and New Years resolutions for your pets.

That's right. New Years resolutions aren't just for people in 2024! 🙂