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|Articles|February 1, 2013

New-client information form

This new-client form not only gathers pertinent information about clients and their pets, but also helps lay the groundwork for good communication.

A new-client form should collect the pet owner's contact information and important details about the pet's medical history. But it can do so much more.

Let yours work harder for you by asking pet owners how they like to be talked to and how much information they want to receive about their pet's health and medical care.

Download this form and put it to work in your veterinary hospital today.

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