What this covers
A veterinarian is a qualified animal doctor who examines, diagnoses and treats animals: consultations, vaccination, prescribing medicines, surgery and the follow-up of long-term illness. In Portugal, practising veterinary medicine is restricted to professionals registered with the Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários. Nurses and assistants work under a veterinarian's responsibility.
What people ask for most
- Annual check-up and vaccination
- Microchipping a dog or cat
- Home consultation for a cat
- Follow-up after a course of treatment
- Paperwork for travelling with a pet
- Care for an ageing animal
- Taking samples for laboratory tests
- Referral to a clinic for surgery
Timing and emergencies
In an emergency a home visit is not a substitute for a clinic: the equipment, oxygen and operating room are not there. Phone first, describe what you saw and follow the instructions you are given rather than waiting to see. Find out today which clinic near you covers out-of-hours calls and save the number in your phone.
How to choose well
- Check registration with the Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários and which clinic backs the visit
- Ask what a home visit includes and what will require going to the clinic
- Agree the consultation fee, the travel and anything billed separately in advance
- Ask who covers out-of-hours calls and where emergencies are referred
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
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