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Brown Veterinary Housecalls

Dover
Mesa, AZ 85205

(480)494-6034

www.brownvetservices.com

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DR. BROWN WILL TRAVEL TO THE FOLLOWING CITIES BASED ON AVAILABILITY:

paw bullet point Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Apache Junction & Gold Canyon (scroll below for extended service areas)

 

BASE HOUSECALL TRAVEL FEE: 

paw bullet point Covers travel within 15 miles from hub (Mesa 85205) 

 

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL FEES:

paw bullet point Additional travel fees apply based on location & travel time to areas of the above cites that are greater than 15 miles from hub (Mesa 85205)

 

EXTENDED TRAVEL FEES:

paw bullet point Extended travel fees apply to the following cities: Cave Creek, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Rio Verde, Ahwatukee Note: TCVM only services available for dogs, cats and horses in these areas based on doctor approval and availability Thank you

 

DR. BROWN DOES NOT TRAVEL TO CITIES NOT LISTED

paw bullet point If your city is not listed, please consider a TCVM appointment with Dr. Brown for your dog or cat in historic downtown Mesa at SOUL PUPPY HOLISITC HEALING!

 

NEW CLIENTS

paw bullet point All new client requests are processed on this site via online forms

 ACTIVE PATIENTS

paw bullet point Active clients have three options based on preference i.e. online form, email or text

IT DEPENDS.....

paw bullet point The answer to this question changes frequently due to the logistics of scheduling a mobile practice therefore it is not a general inquiry answer that can be given

paw bullet point Scheduling a mobile and specialty practice by appointment only is very different from scheduling a brick and mortar clinic at a fixed location

paw bullet point Available appointment slots are given priority to active patients and preapproved new clients with authorized paid deposits only

paw bullet point Many factors determine housecall availability such as location of request, what locations are currently on the schedule, etc.

 

paw bullet point For safety purposes, Dr. Brown requires the online new client request form and medical records for review. Approved requests will then be asked to make a deposit. Once the authorized deposit is received available booking dates will be offered. If a request is not approved the deposit will not be requested and local referral information will be given

paw bullet point Failure to provide medical records and respond to emails regarding submitted requests will deactivate request. 

 

paw bullet point Dr. Brown is limited in the number of patients she can see daily

paw bullet point On demand reception staff is not available.

paw bullet point Great attention to detail goes into scheduling a mobile practice.

paw bullet point In order to provide the best patient care possible, open appointment slots can only be offered by following Dr. Browns protocol

paw bullet point Deposits are required for preapproved new client requests that have submitted both the online new client form and medical records before available dates and times can be disclosed and confirmed.

paw bullet point Active clients are not required to make deposits however excessive cancellations may result in deposits being required prior to scheduling

 

paw bullet point The minimum required appointment deposit starts at $50 per pet pending appointment type requested and location for preapproved requests only which will be deducted from invoice total

paw bullet point A $100 deposit is required for Integrative Housecall requests as two appointment slots are held in the schedule for this appointment type

paw bullet point If applicable, any urgent care, after hours or extended travel fees are to be included with deposits as well

paw bullet point Unauthorized deposits violate Dr. Browns client policy and will be charged a reversal and transaction fee with automatic refusal of services

paw bullet point Booking dates are offered once authorized deposits are received 

paw bullet point Deposits for preapproved appointment requests will be emailed instructions on how to pay

paw bullet point Zelle 

paw bullet point Venmo

paw bullet point Paypal 

paw bullet point Unauthorized deposits violate Dr. Browns Zero Tolerance Aggressive Behavior & Bullying Client Policy and will be charged a reversal and transaction fee with automatic refusal of services 

paw bullet point Cancellation Policies are as follows as it is difficult to fill last minute cancellation slots due to logistics and the nature of scheduling a mobile & specialty practice. Please give more than 48 hours notice to avoid cancellation fees

paw bullet point 48 hour notice $25 cancellation fee

paw bullet point 24 hour notice $50 cancellation fee

paw bullet point $100 same day cancellation fee if 12 hour notice or less (prepaid acupuncture packages automatically forfeit a treatment visit)

paw bullet point $200 and up (based on location) no show/not home fee including forfeit of any prepaid urgent care/after hours or extended travel fees (prepaid acupuncture packages automatically forfeit a treatment visit)

 

paw bullet point Cancellation fees can be paid in the following way

paw bullet point Zelle 

paw bullet point Venmo 

paw bullet point Paypal direct 

paw bullet point Paypal invoice via email by request or if payment not received above

 

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paw bullet point Due to the nature of this practice, Dr. Brown is not able to offer emergency services

paw bullet point Click here for local EMERGENCY information

 

paw bullet point Patients are seen by scheduled appointment during regular business hours based on location and availability

paw bullet point Business Days: Tues, Wed, Thur-in person appointments. Fri-virtual office hours/TeLeVET Time

paw bullet point Appointment Hours: Tues, Wed, Thur-afternoons/early evenings only

paw bullet point Closed: Sat, Sun, Mon and Holidays

 

paw bullet point Dr. Brown makes every attempt to triage patients as needed. Same day appointment requests are subject to availability and may include an URGENT CARE FEE starting at $88 and up based on location and appointment needs, in addition to regular appointment fees

 

paw bullet point After hour appointments are considered on a case by case basis pending doctor availability and includes after hour fees at doctors discretion starting at $222 and up in addition to regular appointment fees

 

paw bullet point No, for safety purposes Dr. Brown does not offer services to aggressive pets, pets with a history of aggression or pets in need of sedation for exams under any circumstances

 

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paw bullet point No, in order to maintain healthy boundaries and work/life balance please do not text or social media message Dr. Brown

paw bullet point Learn more at NOTONEMOREVET

paw bullet point TeLeVET Time may be requested for remote access to Dr. Browns time and expertise outside of in person appointments.

 

paw bullet point Dr. Browns practice is a local, veterinarian owned operated small business private practice established in 2010

paw bullet point Nonveterinary owned corporate practices have secured millions of dollars to infringe on our intimate little niche which sadly can directly affect small business in many ways

paw bullet point Thank you for supporting Dr. Brown and her small business

 

paw bullet point As much as Dr. Brown cares about her patients it is not possible for her to allow unlimited access to her time and expertise outside of in person appointments

paw bullet point Appropriate boundaries & compensation for her time outside of in person appointments such as remote patient care along with correspondence & support given to pet owners helps to avoid burn out and compassion fatigue.

paw bullet point Learn more at NOTONEMOREVET

 

paw bullet point Dr. Brown is directly supported as a local small business vendor when her online pharmacy, shop and links are used vs undisclosed online corporate money makers

 

 

 

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