About Us
Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Practice is a referral specialty practice that is limited solely to the diagnosis and treatment of animal eye disease. No general veterinary care is performed. Just as your own doctor might refer you to a specialist for certain conditions, your veterinarian has recognized a problem that requires specialized tests, equipment, or treatments that can be better handled in a practice dedicated only to your pet's eyes. Your veterinarian's concern for your pet is the reason you have been referred; therefore, we will keep him/her informed of your pet's particular case. To insure that your pet receives the highest quality of eye care available, Dr. Olivero is a "board certified" veterinary ophthalmologist. This means that after veterinary school he has completed a rigorous 3 year post-doctoral training program devoted to the study of medicine and surgery of all species of animal eyes.
Our Policy
The practice is limited to surgery and medicine of animal's eyes. No other type of veterinary care is available. Veterinary Ophthalmology is independent of all other emergency services, private practices and other referral centers.
Fees
Medical and surgical fees may be higher than at your family veterinarian. This is due to the expense of purchasing and maintaining specialized equipment, operating a specialized facility, and the general nature of the service we provide. The fees for services are usual and customary charges for the kind of specialized services rendered and are comparable to those of other board certified veterinary ophthalmologists across the United States. An estimate of expenses will be given during the initial consultation. Fees are payable in full at the time of service or when your pet is discharged.Payment methods we accept are: Visa, Mastercard, Debit, and Cash. We cannot accept checks.
Appointments
Patients are seen by appointment only. The eye examination is not routine, but tailored to the patient's symptoms and ocular findings. The initial appointment will include time for a medical history and specialized treatment as needed. The first visit usually takes 30-45 minutes, but can take longer if dilation or other special procedures are required. Please bring all eye medications your pet has received along with any other medications (e.g. heart pills). Due to the large number of patients we treat, every attempt is made to see appointments on time. Therefore, we kindly ask all patients to arrive a few minutes early to provide pertinent client and patient information. We will always try to accomodate clients who miss their appointment times but as a courtesy, we must keep appointment times with other clients.