Dr. Alyssia Armborst

Small animal veterinarian, D.V.M., B.Sc, with an interest in preventative health care, dermatology, pet nutrition, palliative/hospice care and issues specific to French bulldog and brachycephalic breeds. Located in Vancouver and licensed in British Columbia (CVBC). Delivers a patient-centred approach in the provisioning of accessible and Gold Standard veterinary care. Affiliated practice: Happy Tails Animal Hospital.

When requesting an appointment booking with Dr. Armborst please answer the following questions in the booking request form so she can determine how to best service your pet’s specific needs. Please note that your appointment booking request will not be considered or confirmed until intake questions have been answered.

• What problem brings you here today (lameness, mass, other)?
• How long has the issue been going on?
• Was there any inciting event?
• Have there been changes to the problem, or anything that makes it worse?
• Have you had any evaluations and procedures done elsewhere? If yes, please elaborate
• What are your goals today?
• Is your pet on any medication for this issue?
• Have the medications helped the issue at all?
• How is appetite, energy levels, urination, defecation and drinking habits?
• Any coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or diarrhea?
• Does your pet have other ongoing medical issues?
• What diet is your pet on?
• Have you travelled with your pet to the Interior or outside the province? If yes, when and where?
• Is your pet up to date on vaccines?
• Who is your regular veterinarian and veterinary clinic?
• What was your reasoning for choosing a tele-health appointment?
• What is the preferred human pharmacy of your choice (please list name, address, phone number and fax number)
• Do you acknowledge that Telemedicine has inherent limitations and depending on the nature of your pet’s condition, it may not be possible to proceed without an in-person visit, or an in-person visit may be necessary for follow-up; and there are potential privacy and security issues involved in accessing veterinary care via telemedicine as with any form of virtual communication? (yes/no)