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Originally Posted by christiers

I haven't read through this entire post yet, but I completely embrace the OP's idea. I feel I am very fortunate. I love my vets (regular and ER). I come in with my notebook full of questions and websites. She laughs when I tell her I have a few questions while flipping to the first of three pages of inquiries. She simply takes a seat. When I can't be there for an appointment, because I have to work and hubby has the availability to take one of our fur kids, I send pages....detailing my concerns, questions, and thoughts. She doesn't just read through and tell him or me her opinion or suggestion, she writes her responses down so I can take them with me. She doesn't push me over my decisions to not use Frontline or Heartguard (or similar products). We vaccinate minimally at my request. She doesn't pressure me in regards to nutrition, and will flat out tell me...."I am sure you know much more about these feeding concerns than I through the research you have done, leave me your information, I will consult a nutritionist and let you know if anything needs to change." She acknowledges that they aren't just dogs to me, and I appreciate her effort. I can't tell you that she is like this with everyone, but I certainly feel I receive white glove treatment from her. I feel lucky to have a vet that I trust so completely and hope everyone has this kind of confidence and trust in their vets.

Great post, and thanks for the warm embrace