Learn More We want your experience at Omega to be as seamless and stress-free as possible. To ensure we have everything ready for your appointment and to maintain flexibility for your pet's treatment, please review the following guidelines.

Preparing for Your Visit

Ensuring We Have Your Pet’s History

To provide the safest care, Dr. Colin must review your pet’s recent medical history before the consultation. We will coordinate directly with your primary veterinarian to obtain all necessary records, X-rays, and blood work results.

While we handle this outreach, primary clinics can occasionally be slow to respond. To ensure we have everything ready for your appointment, it is very helpful if you can confirm with your regular veterinarian that they have sent your pet’s records to us at least 48 hours prior to your visit.

Fasting and Same-Day Procedures

We strive to be as efficient as possible with your time. If a same-day procedure was discussed with you at the time of booking, it is essential that your pet arrives fasted to ensure they can safely undergo anesthesia.

Even if a same-day treatment was not explicitly planned, some clients choose to fast their pet “just in case.” If the consultation reveals an issue that requires immediate attention, having your pet already fasted provides the flexibility to move forward that afternoon without having to schedule a return visit.

Fasting Instructions

Food

Please withhold all food starting at 9:00 pm the evening before your appointment.

Water

Your pet may have free access to fresh water until the time you leave for our clinic.

No Same-Day Surgery

If you do not intend to have a procedure performed on the day of the consultation, no fasting is required.

Medications

If your pet usually needs oral sedatives for veterinary visits, you can give them in a small treat as directed. If your pet takes any other medications, please talk with the doctor before withholding any doses.

What to Expect During the Consultation

The initial visit is a comprehensive oral health assessment. Dr. Colin will perform a visual examination, review the records provided by your veterinarian, and discuss his findings with you. Following this assessment, we will provide a detailed treatment plan and a written cost estimate. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding your pet’s care.

Omega is located at 1333 9th Ave in the Inner Sunset. We know that navigating San Francisco with a pet can be a challenge, so we provide a dedicated private parking lot for our clients. You are welcome to pull directly into our lot upon arrival.

We dedicate a significant amount of time to every patient. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice so that we may offer that time to another pet in need of care.