Annual Wellness Exams in Kirkland, WA

Routine preventive care to monitor your pet's health, support early detection, and stay on top of their care plan.

Understanding Annual Wellness Exams

Our veterinarians conduct annual wellness exams to evaluate your pet’s health. During these routine checkups, we check your pet’s weight, skin, coat, eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, and joints. We also discuss changes in their behavior, appetite, or lifestyle.

Annual wellness exams are important for preventive care because pets can develop subtle health changes that aren’t always easy to notice at home. Regular checkups help us track your pet’s health over time, answer your questions, and recommend care based on their age, breed, lifestyle, and medical history.

Our Approach to Wellness Exams

Personalized Care Plans

We tailor care recommendations based on your pet's age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

Evidence-Based Care

We stay updated with advanced medical recommendations that support long-term health.

Precise Diagnostics

We use modern equipment to ensure accurate screening and lab work.

Experienced Veterinary Team

Our team takes the time to listen, examine your pet, and help you feel confident about next steps.

The Wellness Exam Process

Health History Review

We discuss your pet's routine, behavior, medications, and changes you noticed.

Complete Physical Exam

Your veterinarian performs a physical exam to assess your pet's condition.

Preventive Care Recommendations

We discuss vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, or further testing.

Care Plan and Follow-Up

We review our findings, answer your questions, and recommend next steps.

Preparing for Your Visit

On the day of your pet’s checkup, bring their previous veterinary records, vaccination history, and list of current medications, and be ready to share any changes you’ve noticed in appetite, thirst, energy, bathroom habits, behavior, itching, or mobility.

If your pet is scheduled to have bloodwork or testing is recommended, follow the necessary fasting instructions, and arrive a few minutes early so your pet has time to settle before the exam.

Wellness Exam Safety & Side Effects

Since wellness exams are generally safe, most pets have no side effects, but if your pet receives vaccines during the visit, mild tenderness can occur.

Although our team explains what to expect based on the care your pet receives, persistent lethargy, swelling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing are always a cause for concern, and you should contact us immediately if you notice these signs.

Aftercare Instructions

When you go home after the checkup, offer your pet fresh water and their usual food unless our vets give different instructions, and let them rest after the visit, especially if they received vaccines or felt nervous.

Monitor your pet for any unusual behavior, swelling, or digestive changes, and follow all medication, testing, or follow-up instructions by your veterinarian.

Cost & Payment Information

For a stress-free payment process, we provide transparent pricing before rendering any services, with payment options including credit cards, cash, and CareCredit.

If you use pet insurance, we speed up the claims process by providing invoices for claim submission, and if you are unsure what kind of wellness plan your pet needs, ask us about available wellness plans or bundled preventive care options.

Wellness Exam Schedule & Timeline

In case you’re wondering how often to bring your pet for a wellness exam, puppies and kittens need several visits for vaccines and growth monitoring, while healthy adult pets can benefit from a routine checkup at least once a year.

If your pet is a senior or has ongoing health concerns, they’ll need checkups every six months, and we plan parasite prevention plans based on pets’ lifestyles, ages, and health status.

Why Choose MyPets Veterinary for Wellness Exams

Our team has been providing preventive care to pets in Kirkland for over 10 years, building a reputation for providing compassionate, quality care to hundreds of clients.

We’re an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice following high standards of care and safety and an active participant in the community’s pet wellness events, making us the top choice for veterinary care in Kirkland.