May is the annual Service Animal Eye Exam Month! Registration is between April 1st-April 30th, annually. Click here for qualification and registration information and to register with the ACVO. You need to be registered with the ACVO prior to the exam.

Registration will begin on April 1st FOR 2025

*** TO SCHEDULE: Due to a large call volume, we ask these appointment requests to be submitted through our online form which will be available on this page. Requests will be first-come-first-serve. You do not need a registration number to schedule an appointment, but will need it on the day of the exam. ***

We are keeping traffic to a minimum in our lobby. Please call 517-655-2777 when you arrive to check in.

FAQ:

What groups of animals are invited?

Active Certified Animals (or those in training) from the following Service Animal groups are being invited to participate: guide dogs, handicapped assistance dogs, detection dogs (drug, etc.), military, police, and search and rescue. Service Animals must be active ‘working animals’ that were certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program to qualify.(Additionally, due to the IAADP’s extensive membership requirements and screening, the ACVO will permit “current, Active, Partner Members” of this organization to participate in the program.) Service Animals need to have completed or currently be enrolled in a formal training program that provides documented proof of certification.

Is this an OFA Exam?

No. This is a screening exam only.

What does this exam involve?

This is a complementary screening eye exam for service and working dogs. This is not an exam to address medical issues. We are reserving a short time for these screenings. A consultation to review abnormalities and explain treatment may need to be scheduled at a later date, or as time allows.

Prior to the exam an eye drop will be given to dilate the pupils to facilitate a thorough exam. This will not affect vision and will last 3-4 hours.