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Why complete records matter
When records arrive before the appointment, the case can be reviewed in advance and consultation time is used to discuss candidacy and planning rather than gathering basic history. This supports a smoother experience for families across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West LA, Venice, Brentwood, Culver City and Beverly Hills.
We work as an extension of your team for procedures that benefit from advanced minimally invasive equipment. We do not replace the primary veterinarian — the patient returns to your practice for ongoing care after the procedure.
The records checklist
Helpful items include the patient's full medical history and presenting complaint, recent bloodwork and laboratory results, radiographs or other imaging (including the original files when possible), a current medication list, vaccination status, and any prior surgical or anesthetic notes.
If a specific concern prompted the referral, a short summary of your clinical question is valuable. The more context provided, the more individualized the planning discussion can be during consultation.
How to send records
Records can be emailed to info@sevillavet.com or sent through your usual referral channel before the appointment. You can also call (310) 310-3704 to confirm what has been received or to discuss a case directly.
Once records arrive, we confirm receipt and reach out if anything further is needed before the visit, so families arrive ready for a focused consultation.
Communication expectations
After the consultation and any procedure, we aim to send concise, timely updates including findings, what was performed and the home-care instructions provided to the family, so you have what you need for continuity of care.
If you would like to talk through a case before or after referral, our team can arrange a conversation. We want referring veterinarians to feel informed at each step.
Cases commonly referred
Common referrals include laparoscopic spay and prophylactic gastropexy, cryptorchid neuter, abdominal and liver biopsies, endoscopic evaluation and foreign-body retrieval, and arthroscopy for selected joint conditions.
Each case is assessed individually. Whether a minimally invasive approach is appropriate depends on exam findings, diagnostics, anatomy and anesthetic safety, and we are glad to discuss candidacy with you.
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Sources & further reading
For more detail on the topics in this guide, explore these professional resources.
American Animal Hospital Association
Section 3: Responsibilities Before Referral (opens in a new tab)The clinical question, records and responsibilities to clarify before a referral.
American Animal Hospital Association
Section 4: Responsibilities During Referral (opens in a new tab)Coordination, updates and responsibilities during referral care.
This guide provides general educational information and does not replace an individual veterinary examination or case-specific advice.