What is Fontanella Veterinary Care, PLLC?

Fontanella Veterinary Care, PLLC manages 5 data types including services. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

What counts as an established patient?

An established patient is a pet that has already completed an initial examination with Dr. Eve, establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and a medical history. If you are unsure whether your pet qualifies, please contact the practice.

Can Dr. Eve handle any sick visit at home?

Not every illness can be safely managed at home. Some conditions require hospital care, advanced imaging, surgery, or continuous monitoring. Dr. Eve will assess your pet's condition and recommend the appropriate setting for care.

What diagnostics can be performed at home?

Selected diagnostics can be performed at home, including bloodwork, urinalysis, skin and ear cytology, and wound assessment. Some testing may require samples to be sent to a laboratory, with results reviewed at a follow-up visit.

What if my pet's condition is an emergency?

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency — difficulty breathing, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, or severe distress — please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately. Do not wait for a mobile appointment.

How do I become an established patient?

New patients begin with a consultation to establish care. During this visit, Dr. Eve will review your pet's history, perform an examination, and establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. After this initial visit, your pet qualifies for sick visits and other established-patient services.

Sick Visits & Diagnostics | Fontanella Veterinary Care

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Sick Visits & In-Home Diagnostics

Evaluation of qualifying illnesses and changes in health for established patients — with selected diagnostics, sample collection, and treatment planning delivered in the comfort of home.

Established Patients Only

This care may be helpful when:

Your established pet has a new or worsening concern that is not an emergency
Your pet needs bloodwork, urinalysis, or sample collection
Your pet has a skin, ear, or wound concern that can be assessed at home
Your pet is anxious at the clinic and would be calmer at home
You want follow-up monitoring for a known condition without a clinic trip

What This Care Includes

Sick Visit Evaluation

Timely evaluation of new or worsening concerns for pets with an established VCPR — including vomiting, lethargy, appetite changes, limping, ear issues, skin concerns, and more. Availability is limited and subject to scheduling.

Comprehensive Bloodwork

Complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and thyroid testing to evaluate organ function, screen for early disease, and monitor chronic conditions. Results are reviewed with you.

Urinalysis & Sample Collection

In-home urine collection and analysis to screen for infection, crystals, kidney markers, protein, and glucose — a simple but powerful diagnostic tool.

Skin & Ear Cytology

Microscopic evaluation of skin and ear samples to identify bacterial or yeast infections, parasites, and inflammatory conditions — allowing targeted, effective treatment.

Wound Care & Bandage Changes

Assessment and management of wounds, skin lesions, and post-surgical sites in the comfort of home — reducing stress for pets that heal better in familiar surroundings.

Sick visits and in-home diagnostics are available only for established patients with an active VCPR. This service is not for emergencies — life-threatening symptoms require an emergency veterinary hospital.

Care Is Individualized to Each Pet

The services and treatments described on this website are general examples of care that may be available in the home. Recommendations are made case by case after Dr. Eve reviews the pet's history, current condition, care goals, and examination findings. Some pets may need testing, treatment, referral, or monitoring in a clinic or hospital setting.

A Premium Alternative to the ER

Our mobile urgent care visits offer a premium alternative to traditional emergency clinics. While our fees are comparable to or higher than those of a 24-hour ER, we provide the benefit of a dedicated doctor evaluating your pet in the familiar comfort of your own home — eliminating the stress and long wait times of an emergency hospital lobby.

Established Patients Only

Sick visits, qualifying urgent concerns, selected diagnostics, supportive treatments, and some follow-up services are available for pets who have already completed an initial examination with Dr. Eve. This allows care to be based on an established medical history and an active veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sick visits require an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and familiarity with your pet's medical history. This allows Dr. Eve to provide safe, informed care based on your pet's health background. New patients begin with a consultation to establish care.

Related Services

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Evidence-based pain relief and mobility care at home.

Senior Pet Care

Comprehensive wellness care for aging pets.

When to Go to an Emergency Hospital Instead

This website is not intended for emergency veterinary care. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

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Ready to Request a Visit?

Tell us about your pet, your concerns, and your location. Dr. Eve will review your request and help determine whether an in-home visit is the appropriate next step.

Request a Visit

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