Telemedicine Consults
“Virtual Visits”
Gooding Veterinary Clinic utilizes Zoom meetings to facilitate our virtual visits. These telemedicine visits can be helpful if you are unable to drive to the clinic, your pet is very anxious in the clinic, or your schedule doesn’t match up with ours. We often use virtual visits for direct discussions with Dr. Parish. This may include further direction for home treatment, explanation of previous diagnosis or lab work, or in depth questions about nutrition or behavior. Virtual visits also work well for Quality of Life assessments and some rechecks.
Diagnosis is not always possible via telemedicine.
Telemedicine consultation can help determine if any home care can be started, if an in clinic exam is needed, or to answer questions a pet owner may have. If a diagnosis is possible via telemedicine, then any medications or treatments needed can be picked up in clinic or ordered through our online pharmacy.
There are specific laws governing veterinary telemedicine in Idaho. A veterinary-client-patient relationship must be established, the client and patient must physically be in the state of Idaho, appropriate medical history and records must be obtained.
We are excited to implement this new method of veterinary care here at Gooding Vet Clinic!
The Telemedicine Appointment:
You can schedule a telemedicine consult just like a regular appointment -through your online pet portal, phone call, email, or text. Be sure to request TELEMEDICINE.
You will receive an email once you schedule. This email will have your zoom link and instructions for joining your virtual vet meeting.
Please have your pet available and a flexible camera to help show your pet, if needed.
Please be sure your contact information is updated when you schedule.
You will be required to pay a $50 consultation fee at the beginning of the consult -this will be done via a Text-To-Pay link.
The video consult is strictly 30 minutes.