I, the undersigned owner, authorized agent of the owner, or Good Samaritan responsible for seeking veterinary care for the pet identified above consent to the following procedures or operations of this pet by staff veterinarians at Hometown Pet Care Center. I understand that some risks always exist with anesthesia and/or surgery and that I am encouraged to discuss any concerns I have about those risks with the attending veterinarian before the procedure is initiated. Should some unexpected life saving emergency be required, and the attending veterinarian be unable to reach me, this practice's staff has my permission to provide such treatment and I agree to pay for all related fees. I accept that veterinary medicine is an inexact science and that no guarantee of successful treatment has been made. I realize that even under the normal use of aesthetics a patient can have an unanticipated reaction that may even result in death of the patient.

I am familiar with Hometown Pet Care Center's hours of operation. If my pet is hospitalized beyond the first day at this facility, I understand that veterinary care during night time hours: after 6:00 pm until 8:00 am Mondays thru Saturdays and all day Sundays is provided at the discretion of the attending veterinarian. Continuous presence of personnel is NOT provided during these hours.

I further agree that either I, or an authorized agent of mine, will pick up this pet and pay for all accrued charges within five days after receiving written or oral notification that this animal is ready to be released from the hospital. Such notice will be given at the address maintained on the hospital's patient/client record. I agree that if I fail to comply with this policy, this practice may handle this abandonment in the best interest of the pet and the hospital, and I will be responsible for all fees incurred.

I understand that in order to maintain the safest possible environment, all patients must have current have current vaccinations and be free to internal and external parasites. Should any of these problems exist with my pet, I understand that they will be treated, and I will be charged accordingly.

I understand that it is extremely important that I be reached while my pet is in the hospital's care.