For Veterinary Professionals

Standard Referral Procedures and Information

• Contact the hospital via the referring D.V.M hotline at 508-887-4988
• Complete the referral form using the button above. Once the form is completed it will automatically be submitted to medrec@tufts.edu
• Once the referral form is submitted, the veterinary professional who submitted it and the pet owner will receive a confirmation email confirming the successful submission of the referral form.
• Foster Hospital for Small Animals specialty services will review the patient’s referral and medical history, and our liaison team will reach out to the client to book a consult. 

If you are referring a patient for an emergency or urgent medical issue that cannot wait for an appointment, please call 508-839-5395, press option 3, and email records and imaging to er-icu@tufts.edu.

If the patient is hospitalized, please let your clients know that a deposit of 75% of the maximum estimated cost of the treatment plan will be required. The balance of the invoice is expected at discharge.