What to Know Before Your First Visit to The Animal Clinic of Kearney

Before your first appointment at The Animal Clinic of Kearney, complete the patient forms in advance, arrive with your pet's prior records and medication details, and call (816) 628-4035 to schedule. The clinic is at 310 S Jefferson St, Kearney, MO 64060, and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; it is closed Saturday and Sunday. Because weekend hours are not offered, a pet that becomes ill on a weekend needs a plan made in advance.

Before You Call

The clinic's site has a Your First Visit section and a Patient Forms page. Review both before booking so you know what to bring and can fill out paperwork ahead of time.

When you call to schedule, have ready:

• Your pet's species, age, and reason for the visit
• Any prior veterinary records, or the name of the previous clinic so records can be requested
• Current medications, including preventatives
• Your contact information and preferred appointment day

The clinic also offers online booking through a Book Appointment link on its site, alongside the phone number.

What to Bring to the Appointment

• Prior records: vaccination history, past diagnoses, and any lab work from another clinic. These help the veterinarian avoid repeating tests and give a fuller picture of your pet's health.
• Medication list: names, doses, and how often each is given.
• A carrier or leash: cats in carriers, dogs on leashes, for the safety of all patients in the waiting area.
• Payment method: the site has an Insurance & Payments page covering payment and insurance information. Check it before your visit so you know what to expect at checkout.

What the Clinic Offers

The services menu covers wellness and prevention, testing and diagnostics, advanced care, surgical procedures, and urgent care. If your first visit is for a specific concern rather than a routine checkup, say so when scheduling so the team can set aside the right amount of time.

The clinic is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which the site notes covers roughly 15% of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada. Accreditation means the hospital undergoes regular evaluations against AAHA standards spanning surgery, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology.

If You Need Food or Medication Refills

The site includes an Order Food & Meds option, useful for established clients who need refills between visits. New clients should confirm with the clinic whether this applies to them before relying on it.

A Note on Urgent Care

The clinic lists urgent care among its services but does not publish after-hours or weekend emergency arrangements on the page reviewed here. If your pet has an emergency outside Monday–Friday business hours, call the clinic first if you can, and identify a 24-hour emergency hospital in your area before you need one.

Quick Checklist

For anything not covered on the site, such as whether a specific service is available for your pet or what a visit will cost, call the clinic directly at (816) 628-4035 or email [email protected].