Owner and Contact Info
Full legal name, mailing address, phone and email for billing and urgent notifications; identify authorized decision-makers if owner is unavailable.
A correctly completed form documents owner consent, establishes financial responsibility, and creates a reproducible record for clinical and legal review. Electronic execution is legally valid under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and, for intrastate transactions, UETA where adopted.
Clinics and owners use the form to record consent, treatment plans, and contact details before care begins.
Proper completion improves clinical decisions, streamlines billing, and creates a defensible record in case of questions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link or SMS code for owner identity |
| Conditional Fields | Show anesthesia consent only if selected |
| Notifications | Send completed copy to owner and clinic email |
| Storage Location | Encrypted clinic EHR or secure cloud repository |
Choose a platform that supports secure transport, audit trails, and healthcare privacy controls.
Verify vendor compliance with required certifications and support for secure export to the clinic record system.
Full legal name, mailing address, phone and email for billing and urgent notifications; identify authorized decision-makers if owner is unavailable.
Pet name, species, breed, age, color, microchip number, and unique identifiers for unambiguous clinical matching.
Prior diagnoses, surgeries, chronic conditions, medications, and vaccine status documented to guide safe treatment choices.
Clear scope of allowed procedures, limits on anesthesia, and explicit consent for emergency interventions if required.
Estimate of fees, payment terms, insurance assignment, and authorization to charge provided cards or collect payment on discharge.
Statement on how owner and patient data will be stored, shared, and retained; note if human health data triggers HIPAA protections.
Obtain signed authorization before elective procedures commence.
Update patient chart within 24–48 hours of treatment.
Submit claims within insurer-specified windows, commonly 30–90 days.
Retain records for 6 years (45 CFR §164.530(j)).
Attempt owner follow-up within 7 days for post-op checks.
A suburban clinic standardized intake to include microchip and emergency contacts
An urgent care center added explicit emergency treatment consent language
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |