Portland Veterinary Specialists (PVS) provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutics in a caring environment. We are proud to be the only multi-discipline specialty hospital in Maine. We have been serving clients and veterinarians for over 15 years in our "sister" facility: Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates. With an emphasis on quality and service, we are committed to providing the most sophisticated veterinary care possible. Our board certified specialists work together to provide compassionate and effective therapies for the most challenging conditions. We support your family veterinarian... Our board certified specialists receive referrals from area veterinary offices. They work in partnership with your family veterinarian to provide advanced diagnostics, sophisticated techniques and treatment of complex diseases and injuries. This professional relationship affords you and your pet a continuum of comprehensive veterinary care. When your family veterinarian refers you to PVS, it is because they know that we will work hand-in-hand with them to ensure the best help for your pet. They will provide us with supportive documentation of your pet's condition for the initial appointment. We will continue to work with you and your pet throughout the duration of the illness for which you sought our attention. Because our hospital is designed to be an extension of services provided by your family veterinarian, we ask that you maintain a relationship with your family veterinarian for your pet's primary care.		What is a board certified specialist? Board certified veterinary specialists are veterinarians who obtain extensive, lengthy, post-graduate training (typically, four years beyond veterinary school) and experience. They must then pass a credential review and a rigorous examination process by the individual specialty board. Only when the veterinarian has successfully satisfied all requirements of the respective specialty board does he or she becomes "board certified" to practice that specialty. Quick Information Tel: (207) 780-0271 Directions
PAYMENT We will provide a good-faith estimate of the cost of our services before treating your pet. A deposit toward the cost of services is required in most cases and a deposit of 50% is required for surgeries. Payment in full is needed upon discharge of your pet. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and CareCredit. CareCredit is a flexible payment program, specifically designed for healthcare expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures that your pet needs. If you plan to use CareCredit to finance your bill, you may apply at our front desk, or online: www.carecredit.com/patients/whatis.htm

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