FOLLOW UP EMAIL AND APPOINTMENTS FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS

To Schedule a Follow Up Appointment
email us at cvbehaviorconsultants@gmail.com

Most of our patients come to us with severe and often chronic behavior problems.  Realistic expectations are important.  These pets cannot receive adequate treatment or significantly improve with just 1 or 2 visits.  Additional consultations and behavior modification therapy sessions are needed for the best success.

• PROBLEM CHECK-IN EMAIL with Dr. Jokela—15 min
  
  
  • If done within 2 WEEKS of your pet’s last consultation—no charge
    
    
  • If done within 3 WEEKS to 2 MONTHS after your pet’s last consultation --$40/15 min
    
    
  • To request, simply send an email with your question to cvbehaviorconsultants@gmail.com
    
    
  • An email problem check in is for brief questions or problems that might come up within a 2 weeks to 2 months after a consultation with Dr. Jokela.
    
    
  • If Dr. Jokela feels her response would best be accomplished with a direct conversation, she will recommend a phone or Zoom call. If this is necessary, you will be contacted to schedule the call.
    
    
  • If the problem is complex or there are multiple problems requiring more than a 15-minute response, the fee will be prorated in 15-minute intervals.
    
    
  • Dr. Jokela will usually respond by email, usually within 3-10 days.
    
    
  • If you feel the problem is urgent, please include the word URGENT in the tag line of your email.
    
    
  • If the problem does not require medication advice, our certified behavior consultant and practice manager, Liz Geisen, KPA CTP, IAABC-CDBC may be able to answer the question WITHOUT charge.
    
    
• LEVEL II FOLLOW UP CONSULTATION within 2-3 months of last consultation with Dr. Jokela -- Virtual or In-Person, 30-60 min.-- $180.
  
  
  • We recommend scheduling follow-up consultations with Dr. Jokela every 2-3 months at the beginning of treatment until your pet’s behavior is stable and you are satisfied with your pet’s progress.
    
    
  • The first follow-up consultation will be scheduled at the end of the initial doctor consultation.
    
    
  • You can schedule as many Level II follow up consultations at the $180 fee as you want as long as they are scheduled within 2-3 months of the last doctor consultation.
    
    
  • At least one Level II follow up consultation is NECESSARY for us to continue to prescribe medications for the rest of the year.
    
    
  • During Level II follow up consultations, your pet’s response to all 3 treatment phases (management, medication, and behavior modification) will be assessed. Any new problems will be addressed. Additional treatment recommendations and medication changes or additions will recommended if indicated.
    
    
• LEVEL III FOLLOW UP CONSULTATION within 3-10 months of last consultation with Dr. Jokela (30-60 minutes)—$250
  
  
  • These consultations can also address new problems or regression of previous problems.
    
    
  • These can be done virtually or in-person.
    
    
    • NOTE: If it is close to one year since Dr. Jokela has seen your pet in-person, an in-person consultation is recommended so that we can continue to refill medications for another 12 months.
      
      
    • PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BY LAW, WE MUST SEE YOUR PET IN PERSON EVERY 12 MONTHS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PRESCRIBING BEHAVIORAL MEDICATIONSs FOR YOUR PET.
      
      
  • ANNUAL IN-PERSON FOLLOW UP CONSULTATION with Dr. Jokela (30-60 minutes)--$350
    
    
    • For patients Dr. Jokela has not seen in person for 11-24 months
      
      
    • Do you need an annual consultation?
      
      
      • If your pet is doing well, and you do not feel any changes are necessary in your pet’s behavioral medications or treatment, your pet can graduate to the care of your primary care veterinarian if they are willing and comfortable to take over the medication refills.
        
        
      • If your pet is not doing well or has not reached the level of improvement you desire, or if your primary care veterinarian is not comfortable prescribing behavioral medications, an annual consultation up is required.
        
        
    • NEW CONSULTATION WITH DR. JOKELA FOR A PREVIOUS PATIENT—2 hours, $550
      
      
      • For returning patients that we have not seen in over 3 years.
        
        
      • Must be scheduled in-person to reestablish the veterinary-client-patient-relationship (VCPR)
        
        
  • For information on Behavior Modification Therapy Sessions with Liz Geisen, KPA CTP, IAABC-CDBC click HERE