I, the undersigned owner or agent of the pet identified above, certify that I am eighteen years of age or over and authorize the veterinarians at Gateway Companion Animal Clinic to perform the above procedures. 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 procedures are initiated. My signature on this form indicates that any questions I have regarding the following issues have been answered to my satisfaction:
- The reasonable medical and/or surgical treatment options for my pet
- Sufficient details of the procedures to understand what will be performed
- How fully my pet will recover and how long it will take
- The most common and serious complications
- The length and type of follow-up care and home restraint required
-The estimate of the fees for all services
- Any necessary payment arrangements