Eyes, Patellas, Dentition, Microchips, BAER, Cardiac
How to fill out OFA FORMS:
- Complete OFA forms for each health test:
You are responsible for completing your forms online with OFA.org PRIOR to coming to the clinic. You will need to create an account on OFA.org if this is your first time filling out your forms online.
Steps for filling out your OFA forms:
- 1. Go to OFA.org, Log In to your OFA On-line profile. If you do not already have a user profile, create an account profile.
- Click the button “Create an Application”
- Search for the dog you wish to create an application for.
- Fill in the information on the form, most of the information should pre-populate through the search. If it is the dog's first OFA test, you will need to fill in all of the information for that dog. You will need your dog's AKC #, Sire #, Dame #, AKC Registered name, Birthdate, Breed, microchip #.
- Scroll down to the bottom to where it asks you to choose your Exam/services. Your choices are either "On-line exams OR All other exams."
- For Eyes, Choose On-line Exams. It will then ask you where your exam will be performed. Choose "In Vet's office," Then search for Dr. Jennifer Fontenelle. If you are searching through the calendar, scroll down to the Upcoming Health Clinics. Find Saturday .......... and choose the Winston Salem NC clinic. Click the little square beside of the day of your selected clinic.
- When you have finished filling in the information, Click “Create" if you only have 1 dog to register for eyes. This will generate a form that will go to your email address. If you have multiple dogs to register, Click "Create/+New” this will take you back to the top of the form for you to enter the next dog's information.
- After registering each application, you will receive an e-mail with the filled out form attached for downloading to print. You are responsible for bringing these completed forms with you for the doctor to fill out and sign, in the rare case there is No wi-fi.
Because these forms are completed on-line, you should get an immediate response of your results in your email inbox before you leave the clinic. You will also receive a discount code with your receipt when you check into the clinic. You will have 30 days to register your test results with OFA before the discount coupon code is invalid.
Health Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions:
Each Year, our club facilitates a health clinic. Please check back here for current information.
Tests are being performed by Appointment times. Walk ups are welcome. We will be happy to make you an appointment if there are time slots available.
The CDC guidelines and AKC rules will be followed for the clinic.
- Mask could be required while indoors if the CDC deems necessary.
- Pre-Registration is required, with all forms filled out and printed prior to arrival. No forms will be available at the site. You must bring your 0wn paper forms.
- ALL ADVANCED CARDIAC ECHOS WILL HAVE PAPERWORK TO FILL OUT ONCE YOU ARRIVE. PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO FILL OUT THE TRI-FOLD PAPER. You will need to bring a copy of your dog's registration certificate that contains all of your information.
- You will be asked to sit in a designated location while awaiting the tests to be performed.
- Runners will be available to assist with taking one dog back at a time with each vet if the vets request that type of management. If not, depending on space available, one person is allowed back with the exam.
- There are NO REFUNDS except in the cancellation of the dog show.
Commonly Asked Questions:
1- What do I need to bring with me?
- Pre-filled OFA forms (1 copy per dog for OFA eyes just in case the WiFi is down, otherwise your test will be completed digitally on-line)
- Dog
- Form of payment if not pre-registered/pre-paid
- Charged Phone that is textable
- Some people with multiple dogs, will bring crates or a trolley for parking your dog
- Dog's Registration Information including microchip information
- A Good secure collar and leash - Owner's will be held responsible for any dog altercations.
2-Do you take Cash, Credit Cards, PayPal or Debit Cards?
We accept PayPal, Square, credit cards and debit cards. Pre-Registration Payment is accepted by PayPal.com. We will also have the Square device for swipe or tap. No cash or checks accepted.
3- Do you offer pre-payment before the clinic?
Yes, we require pre-registration and pre-payment for all tests offered. All non eye exam forms will need to be filled out per dog, printed and brought to the testing site. All OFA EYE forms will be filled out on-line at ofa.org.
Time slots are limited. A Walk-in option is available only if time permits. At the time when you pay for your screening tests, you will then be given a link to sign up for a time. If you are a walk-in, you will be fitted into the already preplanned schedule.
4- I have multiple dogs; do you have a limit on how many dogs I can bring?
No, you will need to have some way of securing your dogs. There will be space provided for parking crates. Realize there will be dogs put in between multiple dog clients while you switch out your dogs. Multiple dogs will not be allowed to hold up the line progress. If you do not have your dogs crated, you will need to bring someone that can assist you in handling your dogs. Please do not expect a clinic worker to hold your dogs and help you juggle in between your dogs. Please make sure your dog is wearing a secure collar that is tight enough they can not back out of their coller and get free. Each dog owner is responsible for responsible handling of their dog to ensure the security and safety of their own dogs and others around them
5- Will I need to bring my own chair?
There will be some chairs available so that social distanced spacing is available while you wait with your dogs. If you need more, you will need to bring a folding chair.
6- Will there be any food or refreshments available?
There is a concessions area at the front of the building that sells
coffee, drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. We are not encouraging food in the small areas. We are unsure at this time if they will be open for sales.
7- Who are the physicians?
Jennifer Fontenelle, DVM, MS, DACVO who practices out of the Cary Eye Clinic. She will be performing our OFA eye exams.