It would annoy me. My whole family- my parents, my sister, and I use the same vet between us we have 4 dogs and 2 cats (3 until very recently)- we joke with them that we should have a wing there named after us- and they will sometimes jokingly(?) try to send us home with strays- but it is all in fun. I honestly think it is inappropriate for a receptionist to comment on your pets in a negative fashion at all. If they think there is a problem they should have the vet investigate and address it. And, if all animals in the house are well taken care of, vetted, in good condition, etc. they should keep their nose out of how many pets you have.
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