Do You Want Your Dog to Be Excited to Visit the Vet?

At EPIC Vet Urgent Care in Cherry Hill, NJ, we know vet visits can be stressful for both pets and their families. But what if your dog actually looked forward to coming? That’s where happy visits come in!

What Are Happy Visits?
Short, fun trips to the vet where nothing medical happens—no exams, no needles, no stress. Instead, your dog gets to explore, meet the staff, and enjoy plenty of treats and love.

• Why They Matter:

  Reduce fear and anxiety

  Build trust with staff

  Improve medical care accuracy

  Boost confidence (especially for puppies)

• What Happens?

  Warm welcome in the lobby

  Exploration time in exam room

  Treats, praise, gentle petting

  Optional practice on scale/table

  Always ends on a positive note

  
  

• When to Schedule:

  Puppies and kittens: early prevention of fear

  Nervous pets: regular visits reduce anxiety

  Before procedures: helps them feel more at ease

  
  

• Your Role:

  Bring favorite treats/toy

  Stay upbeat

  Don’t force them

  
  

Why EPIC Vet Urgent Care?
At EPIC Vet Urgent Care, we believe caring for pets goes beyond just treating illness or injury. That’s why we’ve built our clinic around fear-free principles, compassionate care, and community connection.

We’re more than just an emergency vet care provider in South Jersey. Yes, we handle urgent cases every day—everything from your dog's sudden limp to life-saving surgeries. But we’re also here to help with the softer side of veterinary care: making sure pets feel safe, families feel supported, and visits are as stress-free as possible.

Our team is trained in fear-free techniques, and we actively encourage happy visits because we know they improve not only the pet’s experience but also clinical outcomes. Whether you’re here for urgent care or a true pet emergency, our goal is to provide excellent, compassionate care in a calm environment. Suggested Reading Want to learn more about making vet visits easier for your pet?

Check out these helpful resources written for pet owners:
Fear Free Happy Homes
Cornell University – How to Make Veterinary Visits Less Stressful for Dogs
Pawspital Animal Hospital – Happy Visits

Final Thoughts
So, do you want your dog to be excited to visit the vet? Happy visits are the key. With just a few short, positive experiences, you can help your dog feel calm, confident, and even eager when they walk through our doors.

At EPIC Vet Urgent Care in Cherry Hill, NJ, we’re here for you and your pets. Because every pet deserves not just medical care, but compassionate, fear-free care that puts their emotional well-being first.