Please Wait to be Called
When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, please check in using the link below and wait in your vehicle.

https://app.waitwhile.com/checkin/kirkwoodanimalh

We will text you when we are ready to see your pet. Please respond to our text with a description of your vehicle (such as color, make and model) and remain in your car. We will then walk to your vehicle, greet your pet and take them inside while you remain in your vehicle awaiting their return by a Kirkwood team member. Please wear a mask when interacting with our staff. This will help everyone comply with social distancing policies.

If you are unable to check in using our app, call the office when you arrive. Thank you for your patience.

If you are scheduled with a technician, please note that appointment times are approximate. We are currently unable to schedule any nail or anal gland appointments.

New Safety Enhancements
To further protect our owners and employees despite while owners wait in their vehicle, Kirkwood Animal Hospital is proactively installing:

1. Protective plexiglass shields in the reception area similar to retail stores to minimize direct aerosolized transmission of viruses.
2. State of the art medical grade air purifiers in both waiting rooms. These are superior to traditional particulate HEPA filters as our new, medical grade filters also kill 99.994% of all airborne viruses and bacteria producing sterile air to further help reduce the risk of aerosolized transmission of viruses and bacteria.

Kirkwood Animal Hospital is committed to providing the best quality of care and safety for all. As state and local guidelines change, follows all COVID protocols recommended for safe operations.

Stan Ueno, DVM

Emergency Order Hours and Activities
All of us at Kirkwood Animal Hospital are committed to doing our best to comply with the guidelines for minimizing COVID-19. During the mandated "Shelter in Place," veterinary care is deemed an essential health service.

Open for Emergencies, Sick and Injured Patients
We are open during our normal hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday for emergencies, sick and injured patients ONLY. Please note we will be closed on Saturdays.

We will postpone all elective surgeries, non-urgent doctor or technician appointments, and annual wellness check-ups (as vaccines are protective well beyond their annual due dates) as required by the State or County.

All other health concerns should be addressed as urgent as delaying care may lead to more serious consequences. For example, a very itchy patient can readily develop skin and ear infections.



Medications and Food
If you need medication refills, please allow 48 to 72 hours and they can be picked up during normal business hours. If you have special order medications, call us to order them and they will be available as normal. For your convenience, you can also email your food and medication requests.

The entire staff at Kirkwood Animal Hospital is dedicated to maintaining the health of your pet. As experienced veterinarians providing quality care, we believe a professional, proactive health management approach will keep your pet at their healthiest and happiest. It will also:

• Increase your pet’s longevity
• Reduce your family's stress
• Save you time and money

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service.