I probably go about things a little backwards, but here goes..... When I was looking for a new vet I called several practices and mentally evaluated the way I was treated by the person who answered the phone. If I didn't get good vibes from the first person I talk to, then I movef on to another vet practice. The sad truth is you have to go through the front office to get to the Doctor in the back
If the person was polite, friendly and helpful, then I made an appointment to see the VET WITHOUT my dog. I did a "sit down" intereview at two different vets before I chose Dr. Amy. Some things that were important to me were:
1) Do you presonally have a Yorkie or a small dog
2) What percentage (estimate) are your clients Yorkies
3) What is your emergency after hours protocol
and so on and so on I would ask anything that was important to ME no matter how trivial it might seem. If the prospective vet is patient and interested in my concerns, then I would make another appointment for a "well puppy check-up" to see how he treats my baby. I don't want to wait until I have a sick furkid to find a vet "family" that I feel comfortable with.