Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some questions/answers that we are frequently asked. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at Clear Creek Animal Hospital.

1. What are the hospital hours?
   Our hospital is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:00pm.  On Fridays, Dr. Lindsey schedules exams, vaccination visits, and housecalls from 9:00am to 3:00pm.  The hospital is closed on Sunday.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?
    To prevent any delay in seeing the doctor, we work primarily by appointment.  Of course, emergencies will always be seen immediately.                                                                                      

3. What forms of payment do you accept?
     Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express.                

4. Can I make payments?
    Payment is required at the time of service.

5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?
   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet can be spayed or neutered at a younger age if necessary; speak with the doctor concerning your circumstances. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
   This is a blood test that is run prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?
   Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 14 days following the surgery.  Routine spay and neuter procedures have absorbable sutures placed, therefore no suture removal is required.

8.  Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?
    No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast cancer, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer and helping prevent spraying and marking.  Spaying and neutering your pet also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

9.  Do you board pets?
   No, unfortunately we are not zoned to allow boarding of healthy animals.  We have the names and numbers of some highly recommended boarding kennels in the area, so please call if you need that information.  On the other hand, we occasionally have animals with medical conditions stay with us until they are well enough to go home.

10.  Can I tour your facility?
    Absolutely!  We invite all our clients (and future clients) to tour our hospital.  We would like to take the time to show you the facility as well as explain all the wonderful features to you, therefore, to give you this personalized attention and answer any questions you may have, it is usually best to schedule your tour in the afternoon.  We also welcome any group tours such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.