In-Home Veterinary Orthopedic Examinations
As part of your pet’s Wellness Exam, your BetterVet veterinarian will evaluate their orthopedic and neurological health. We can assess your pet’s orthopedic functioning in various ways. Problems often manifest very subtly in pets, so it is important for you to let us know of any changes you’ve noticed at home.



Our Process
Our assessment will begin when we arrive to evaluate your pet’s gait and coordination at our greeting.
Our Process
Our veterinarians will ask you about your observations as well as what we observed during the home visit.
Our Process
As part of a comprehensive physical exam, we will evaluate the range of motion of your pet’s joints and palpate their vertebrae to check for back pain.Orthopedic Consultation for Older Dogs and Cats
Older animals often experience a decline in orthopedic health, so it is important to create a treatment plan that addresses your pet’s mobility and quality of life. Based on our examination, our veterinarians will make appropriate recommendations, including pain management. If you have concerns about your pet’s quality of life, we can also provide Quality-of-Life Consultation, guidance, and end-of-life care. We may also recommend further testing or refer you to a board-certified veterinary orthopedic specialist or surgeon (for an additional cost).
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Dr. Kiefer and Erin were a great team. Arrived exactly on time per notification - no time wasted in a waiting room. Rolo the dog had his vaccines and a thorough exam of his limp and other hip arthritis, leading to an x-ray and some great recommendations of medications and other therapies. Minot the cat had a biopsy on a lump - he’s a fighter and it wouldn’t have gone well at an animal hospital, but at home he was matter-of-fact about it. Great experience!
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