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What Records to Send for a Veterinary Surgery Referral

A clear, practical checklist for primary-care veterinarians and families preparing a referral for minimally invasive surgery in Santa Monica and across Los Angeles. Sending complete records up front lets the case be reviewed before the consultation and keeps care coordinated with your primary veterinarian.

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Reviewed by Dr. Antonio Pedraza, DVM, MVM · Last updated June 4, 2026

Veterinary medical records and diagnostic imaging prepared for a surgical referral

Key takeaways

  • Send history, recent bloodwork, imaging, current medications and the reason for referral.
  • Complete records allow the case to be reviewed before the consultation.
  • The patient returns to your practice for ongoing and routine care afterward.
  • Records can be emailed to info@sevillavet.com ahead of the appointment.

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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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What records should I send for a veterinary surgery referral?

Send the patient's history and presenting complaint, recent bloodwork, imaging (including original files when possible), current medications, vaccination status and any prior surgical or anesthetic notes, along with your clinical question.

Where do I send the 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 receipt or discuss the case.

Will my client return to my practice after surgery?

Yes. Minimally invasive procedures are usually outpatient, and patients return to your practice for routine and ongoing care. We provide discharge instructions and recommended follow-up.

Do you need imaging before the consultation?

When imaging is available it is very helpful, since it often informs whether a minimally invasive approach is appropriate for the individual patient. Sending it ahead of time lets us review the case before the visit.

References

Clinical references and further reading

Educational links are provided for background context. Recommendations depend on individual veterinary evaluation.

Reviewed by Dr. Antonio Pedraza, DVM, MVM

Last updated: June 4, 2026

This page is educational and does not replace an individual veterinary consultation.

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